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Earth's Vegetation Zones
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Geography
7th Grade
09/15/2010

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ice cap
Definition
permanent ice and snow, no plant life
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tundra
Definition
treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted to a cold climate
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desert
Definition
arid region with few plants
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desert scrub
Definition
small trees, bushes,and other plants adapted to a dry enviornment
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temperate grassland
Definition
short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates
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chaparral
Definition
small trees and bushes adapted to a Mediterranean climate
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deciduous forest
Definition
trees with broad flat leaves that are shed before winter
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mixed forest
Definition
a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees
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coniferous forest
Definition
evergreen trees with needles and pines
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broadleaf evergreen forest
Definition
tall trees with large leaves that remain green all year
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highlands
Definition
vegetation varies with latitude and elevation
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