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Biomes of the world (First set)
Biomes on: Desert, Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Grasslands,Tundra and Polar ice
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Science
10th Grade
09/24/2012

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Term
How much Percipitation does the TUNDRA get anually ?
Definition
Less then 25cm /yr
Term
How much percipitation does POLAR ICE get in a year ?
Definition
Less then 50cm /yr
Term
How much percipitation does DESERT get in a year ?
Definition
Less then 25cm /yr
Term
How much percipitation does TROPICAL RAINFOREST get in a year ?
Definition
About 250cm /yr
Term
How much percipitation does TROPICAL GRASSLANDS get in a year ?
Definition
Bettween 50cm-130cm /yr
Term
What 2 biomes have permafrost?
Definition
Polar ice and tundra
Term
Why is permafrost bad ?
Definition
It does not allow trees or other plants to grow
Term
What are the two plants that can grow in both Polar Ice and Tundra ?
Definition
Moss and Lichens(simple plant consisting of a fungus)
Term
How do animals in Tundra conserve energy ?
Definition
- They repoduce less
- Small compact bodies (also help from heat loss)
-Grow slower
Term
What is the Tundra temperature range ?
(Winter and summer)
Definition
WINTER
Range from -20 to -30

SUMMER
Range from 3 to 12
Term
What is the Polar Ice temperature range? What is the record low ?
Definition
Range from 9 to -30
The record low is -89
Term
What is the Desert temperature range ?
(Cold and hot desert)
Definition
Hot Desert

Days avrg 38
Nights avrg 7

Cold Desert
Summer days 21 to 26
Winter days
-2 to 4
Term
What is the Tropical Rain forest temperature range ?
Definition
Range from 20 to 25
Term
What is the tropical Grasslands temperature range ?
Definition
Range from 20 to 30
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