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What type of vegetation is typically found in tundra regions?
What type of vegetation is typically found in tundra regions?
- Moss, lichens, and shrubs (correct)
- Scattered trees and grasses
- Grasses and trees
- Cacti and desert shrubs
Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil?
Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil?
- Grassland
- Savanna
- Desert
- Tundra (correct)
What is the average annual rainfall in grasslands?
What is the average annual rainfall in grasslands?
- More than 60 inches
- 40-60 inches
- Less than 10 inches
- 10-30 inches (correct)
What term is used to describe a community of different populations living in the same geographical area?
What term is used to describe a community of different populations living in the same geographical area?
What percentage of the world's area is covered by terrestrial ecosystems?
What percentage of the world's area is covered by terrestrial ecosystems?
What is the main characteristic of desert ecosystems?
What is the main characteristic of desert ecosystems?
What is the characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest biome in terms of vegetation?
What is the characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest biome in terms of vegetation?
How much rainfall does the Deciduous Forest biome typically receive per year?
How much rainfall does the Deciduous Forest biome typically receive per year?
Where can the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome be found?
Where can the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome be found?
What is the characteristic of the Chaparral or Shrubland biome in terms of rainfall?
What is the characteristic of the Chaparral or Shrubland biome in terms of rainfall?
What adaptation do animals in the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome have to survive the harsh climate?
What adaptation do animals in the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome have to survive the harsh climate?
What percentage of the Philippines was covered in Rainforests in 1999?
What percentage of the Philippines was covered in Rainforests in 1999?
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