Biome Characteristics Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Tropical rainforests
A
Along equator (Asia, Africa, South America) 25º-30º
2
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Tropical grasslands (savannah)
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Between equator and tropics. 20º-30º. Wet and dry seasons
3
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Deserts
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Tropics. Over 30º. 20% of earths surface
4
Q
Deciduous forests
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Higher latitudes. 5º-20º. Lose leaves in winter to cope with cold
5
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Coniferous forests
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No sunlight for part of year, far north
6
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Tundra
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Above 60º- arctic circle. Less than 10º, cold, icy, dry
