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Biomes - Adaptations
Vocabulary practice with Biomes and Adaptations
Question | Answer |
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Adaptation | Any trait physical or behavioral that gives an organism a better chance of survival |
Variations | Differences between individuals |
Tundra | Cold ecosystems with a permafrost and short growing season |
Taiga | Also known as Coniferous forest. Trees with needle leaves that are evergreen. Has harsh cold winters with precipitation as snow. |
Grasslands | Characterized as an ecosystem with little to no trees mostly grasses. Has a dry season and tends to have frequent fires. |
Desert | Dry environment that receives less than 10 inches of precipitation per year. Hot days and cold nights. |
Tropical Rain Forest | Receives 200 cm of rain per year. High biodiversity. Dense vegetation. |
Freshwater Biomes | No salt in water, includes streams, rivers, lake, and ponds. |
Marine Biomes | 70% of Earth, salt in water, includes oceans, seas, coral reefs. |