Biomes Flashcards
(10 cards)
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Biome
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A group of eco systems
2
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Climate
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It is the long term average weather.
3
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Geography
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It is the study of certain areas and their relations with the life around these areas.
4
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Average rainfall
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The average rainfall is the amount of rain averaged over a year
5
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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator
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Latitude
6
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Altitude
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The distance above sea level
7
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Communities
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Are a group of species in the same place
8
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Microorganisms
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Microscopic organisms, organisms that can only be seen through a microscope
There are six types: viruses, algae, fungi, bacteria, archaea, Protozoa
9
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Aquatic
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Biome where plants live and animals live underwater.
10
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Terrestrial
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Dry land on earth