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What characterizes a biome?

  • Small areas with diverse climates
  • Regions that only contain water
  • Areas with varied landforms and elevation
  • Large areas with similar vegetation, climate, and animal life (correct)

Which of the following statements about desert biomes is true?

  • Desert biomes have the highest biodiversity of all biomes.
  • Desert biomes exist only in North America.
  • Desert biomes can be found in multiple continents. (correct)
  • Desert biomes receive heavy rainfall year-round.

Why are biomes considered important?

  • They only indicate the types of animals in an area.
  • They help in understanding the adaptations of life in different climates. (correct)
  • They provide exact predictions of weather patterns.
  • They are unrelated to climate or vegetation.

What percentage of the planet's surface is covered by water?

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What type of biomes will be focused on in this chapter?

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Flashcards

What are biomes?

Very large areas that share similar climate, vegetation, and animal life.

Where can biomes be found?

Biomes can be found on land or in water.

Why are biomes important?

Different types of biomes exist around the world, even if they are not connected.

What do biomes indicate?

Biomes provide information about the climate, vegetation, and animal life in a specific area.

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What are land biomes called?

Biomes based on land are called terrestrial biomes.

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