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9th Grade
06/03/2007
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Tropical Rain Forest
 Definition
Climate: Hot/ Wet year round Thin, nutrien-poor soil
Wildlife: Herbivores, Carnivores, Birds, Insects, Fish and Reptiles
Plantlife: Broad-leaved evergreen trees; ferns, Large woody vines and climbing plants; orchids and bromeliads
Major features: Canopies
Geographic distribution: Parts of South and Central America, Southeast Aisa, parts of Africa, southern india, and northeastern Australia.
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Tropical Savannah
 Definition
Climate:Average temperature reaches a high 25 degrees C in May
- Average precipitation reaches about 320 mm in May
Wildlife: Predators
- Insects termites
Major features: - Warm temperatures
- Seasonal rainfall
- Compact soil
- Frequent fires by lightning
Geographic distribution:
- Large parts of eastern Africa
- Southern Brazil
- Northern Australia
Geographic distribution:
- Large parts of eastern Africa
- Southern Brazil
- Northern Australia
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Desert
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Temperate Woodland
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Temperate Forest
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Taiga
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Tundra
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Coral Reef
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