Biomes Flashcards

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Biome

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This is a collection of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they exist in and they can be found over a range of continents.

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Climate

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The average weather in a given area over a long period of time which includes the average weather,rainfall etc.

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Geography

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The nature and arrangement of places and physical features.

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Average rainfall

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The amount of precipitation we expect per year in a specific area.

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Latitude

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The distance of a place north or south of the equator,measured in degrees.

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Altitude

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The vertical elevation of an area or object above sea level.

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Community

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A group of living organisms within the same place.

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Microorganisms

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A microscopic organism, specifically a bacteria,fungus or virus.

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Aquatic

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This means relating to water, living in or near water or taking place in water.

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Terrestrials

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Refers to things related to the land and planet Earth.

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