Biomes
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| BIOSPHERE | Refers to all life on Earth
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| BIOMES | Large geographical area
Distinct plant and animal groups
Adapted to particular environment
Climate and geography of region determine
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| DESERT | Extreme maximum temperature for Hot Desert ranges;
Little rainfall; Hot and Dry Deserts;
Temperature ranges from 20 to 25° C
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| TEMPERATE Deciduous Forest | Found in the eastern half of North America, and the middle of Europe
Average annual temperature is 50° F
Average rainfall is 30 to 60 inches
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| GRASSLAND | Large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers & herbs;
Average annual precipitation enough to support grasses & in some areas a few trees Grasses can survive fires because they grow from bottom
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| TROPICAL RAINFOREST | Forest of tall trees
Dense growth of plants
Consistent year-round warmth
Average rainfall of 50 to 260 inches (125 to 660 cm.)
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| TAIGA (Coniferous Forest) | Located near top of world, below tundra biome;
Lot of coniferous trees grow here;
Winters very cold with only snowfall AND temperature range 65--30° F; (-54 -- -1° C) ; Summers are warm, rainy, and humid; temperature range 20° F--70° F; (-7° C--21° C)
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| TUNDRA | Main seasons are winter and summer
Spring and fall short periods between winter and summer
Average annual temperature is -18° F (-28° C)
Average summer temperatures range from 37° to 60°F (3° to 16°C)
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| SALTWATER | Oceans and bodies of water containing salt
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| FRESHWATER | Rivers, Streams and Lakes
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| What biome do WE live in? | TEMPERATE Deciduous Forest
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