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What are the abiotic factors of tropical rainforest?
Warm and wet year-round; soils are thin and nutrient poor.
What are the biotic factors of tropical rainforest?
Plants with large leaves and buttress tree roots; animals active year-round.
What are the abiotic factors of tropical dry forest?
Warm year-round; alternating wet-dry seasons; rich soils.
What are the biotic factors of tropical dry forest?
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What are the abiotic factors of savanna?
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What are the abiotic factors of desert?
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What are the abiotic factors of temperate grassland?
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What are the abiotic factors of temperate woodland and shrubland?
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What are the abiotic factors of northwestern coniferous forest?
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What are the abiotic factors of boreal forest?
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Study Notes
Tropical Rainforest
- Warm and wet year-round; thin, nutrient-poor soils.
- Biotic features include large-leaved plants and buttress tree roots; animals remain active throughout the year.
Tropical Dry Forest
- Consistently warm with alternating wet and dry seasons; rich soils.
- Dominated by deciduous plants with waxy leaves; many animals estivate or migrate.
Savanna
- Warm climate with seasonal rainfall; compact soils; frequent lightning-induced fires.
- Vegetation consists of waxy-leaved plants with seasonal leaf loss; many animals migrate or become dormant during the dry season.
Desert
- Characterized by low precipitation, variable temperatures, and soils deficient in organic material.
- Small-leaved plants thrive; many animals are nocturnal and obtain moisture from their food.
Temperate Grassland
- Features warm summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation; fertile soils; and occasional fires.
- Plants adapted to grazing and fires; small animals utilize camouflage and burrowing for protection.
Temperate Woodland and Shrubland
- Warm, dry summers and cool, moist winters; soils are nutrient-poor; periodic fires occur.
- Vegetation consists of plants adapted to drought and fire; animal species generally act as browsers.
Temperate Forest
- Cold winters and warm summers with year-round precipitation; fertile soils are prevalent.
- Includes deciduous trees; some animals hibernate while others migrate in winter.
Northwestern Coniferous Forest
- Mild temperatures with abundant precipitation in fall, winter, and spring; cool, dry summers; rocky, acidic soil.
- Features dense plant growth with tall trees; diverse diets among animal species.
Boreal Forest
- Long, cold winters and mild summers with moderate precipitation; acidic, nutrient-poor soil.
- Dark-green coniferous trees are common; many animals possess extra insulation or migrate during winter.
Tundra
- Strong winds, low precipitation, short soggy summers, and long, cold, dark winters with permafrost.
- Small plants grow close to the ground; many animals migrate in winter or have adaptations to conserve heat.
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Explore the varied abiotic and biotic factors that define different biomes, focusing on tropical rainforests and tropical dry forests. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how climate, soil, and living organisms interact in these ecosystems.