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a large, distinct geographical region defined by its specific climate, soil, and vegetation, containing plant and animal communities adapted to those unique conditions.
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a community of living organisms (plants, animals, microbes) interacting with each other and their non-living physical environment (sunlight, water, soil) within a specific area.
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temperature and precipitation are the main factors.
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distance from the equator affects temperature
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organisms evolve traits to survive in their specific biomes.
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organisms evolve traits to survive in their specific biome.
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ocean, coral reefs, and estuaries.
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lakes, rivers, and wetlands
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hot and humid year-round with heavy rainfall. High biodiversity, thick canopy.
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extremely dry with very little precipitation.Succulent plants, nocturnal animals
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cold winters, short summers Coniferous trees, fur-bearing animals
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four distant seasons. trees lose leaves in autumn
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dominated by grasses rather than large trees. Fertile soil, home to large herbivores.
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is a series of massive ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, not by tides, which can cause extreme flooding when reaching land.
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is a seasonal reversal of wind patterns, bringing heavy rains during summer and dry, cool air during winter.
