Biome Vocabulary

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Objective

I can explain how climate and geography influence the types of plants and animals found in a specific biome, using appropriate vocabulary.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define the term "biome" and briefly explain what factors determine the type of biome found in a particular area.

2

Describe the climate (temperature and precipitation) of a tropical rainforest and explain how these conditions support the high biodiversity found there.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain how the hot temperatures and low precipitation in the Sahara Desert influence the types of plants and animals that can survive there. Explain how the cold temperatures and evergreen coniferous trees of boreal forests influence the types of animals that can survive there.

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