biomes Flashcards

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what is a biome…

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a biome is a large area of the earth with similar plants, animals and climates

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key biomes…

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rainforest= hot, humid and wet and found near the equator.heavy rainfall and high temperatures

tundra= cold and found near the arctic. freezing and little forestation

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sustainable managment…

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managing resources e.g. forests in a way that meets the needs without harming the future

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examples of sustainable managment…

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cutting down tres but plating new ones (reforestation)

water management (being careful with how much water you use)

rainwater harvesting (reusing water)

using drip irrigation for farming

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where are biomes found…

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tundra= arctic regions e.g. north canada, alaska. high mountain tops

taiga= northern north america. canada, alaska

teperate forests= eastern north america, europe, east
asia.

grassland= north america. african savannas, australian outback

desert= sahara (africa), australian deserts, middle east

tropical rainforests= amazon (south america) , asia (malaysia), congo

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characteristics of a biome…

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a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place or thing.

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