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Terestial Biomes - Coggle Diagram
Terestial Biomes
Tropical Rain Forest
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Biotic Factors: Plants with large leaves and Buttress tree roots; animals are typically active all year
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Desert
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Abiotic Factors: low rainfall, variable temperatures, poor in organic materials
Biotic Factors: small plant leaves, many animals are nocturnal, many get their water from the food they eat
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Boreal Forest/ Taiga
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Abiotic Factors: Long, cold winters, mild summers, moderate rainfall, lack of nutrients in soil
Biotic Factors: dark green conifers, most animals have bonus insulation, though some migrate
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Temperate Forest
Biotic: Deciduous trees, some animals hibernate during the winter while others migrate
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Abiotic Factors: Cold winters + warm summers, consistent rain, rich soil
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Tropical Grassland
Abiotic Factors: warm year round, seasonal rains, compact soil, frequent wildfires
Biotic Factors: Plants have waxy leaves, seasonal leaf loss, many animals migrate or become dormant during the dry season
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Temperate Grassland
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Abiotic Factors: hot summers, cool winters, moderate precipitation, rich soil, occasional fires
Biotic Factors: plants have adapted against grazing and fires, animals that are small use camouflage and burying
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Tundra
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Abiotic Factors: Strong winds, low rainfall, short, wet summers, long, cold, dark winters, permafrost
Biotic Factors: Small plants that grow close to the ground, many animals who migrate or have heat-conserving adaptations
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