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biome a region where plants, animals, and
environment are suited to one another natural
vegetation typical plant life in an area
unaffected by humans plant community the mix
of plants that naturally grow in an
area environment physical conditions of the
natural surroundings
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Earths Biomes
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Earths 8 Major Biomes
rainforest a large, dense forest in a hot,
humid region (tropical or subtropical). savannas
huge tropical grasslands scattered
trees grasslands areas with grass and very few
trees desert the driest of the dry climates,
either hot or cold deciduous forest trees that
shed their broad leaves when winter approaches
alpine mountain biome, varies widely according
to altitude tundra regions where temperatures
are always cool or cold with permafrost (a layer
of soil just below the surface that stays
permanently frozen) taiga cold region with
coniferous trees (trees that have cones and
needles for leaves)
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Compare the climate map and the biomes map.
Are the two maps more similar, or more different?
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Bodies of Water 1. Oceans and Seas A.
Interconnected body of salt water B. Covers 71
of the earth 2. Lakes, Rivers, and Streams A.
Lakes hold over 95 of earths fresh water B.
Drainage Basin Area drained by a major river 3.
Ground Water A. Water held in the soil or
underground B. Ground Water Water held in the
pores of rock C. Water Table Level at which
the rock is saturated
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Hydrologic Cycle The continuous circulation of
water between the atmosphere, the oceans, and the
earth
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Ocean Currents move warm and cold water around
the earth and effect climate. Global Warming
effects the currents and could cause climate
change.
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Green House Effect Global Warming