Biome Vocabulary Flipbook
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tundra |  A treeless arctic or alpine biome characterized by cold, harsh winters, a short growing season, and potential for frost any month of the year; vegetation includes low-growing perennial plants, mosses and lichens |
| grassland |  A biome composed of large communities covered with grasses and similar small plants |
| prairie |  A biome with large area of level or rolling land with grass but few or no trees |
| tropical rainforest |  A biome near the equator with warm climate wet weather and lush plant growth |
| forest |  A biome with deciduous trees creating forest area of densely wooded land. |
| desert |  A type of biome characterized by low moisture levels and infrequent and unpredictable precipitation. Daily and seasonal temperatures fluctuate widely |
| aquatic |  A type of biome where organisms are living in or on water |
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