Unit 1: Topic 3: Battle for the Biosphere

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Describe a HOT DESERT biome.
-High concentration if sunshine -Low amount of preciptation -Low rate of vegetation growth. Example: Sahara, northern Africa.
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Describe a TEMPERATE FOREST biome.
-Low concentration of sunshine -High amount of precipitation -Medium rate of vegetation growth. -Mainly located 25 degrees (N) and 25 degrees (S). : U.K.
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Describe a POLAR ICE biome.
-Low concentration of sunshine -Low amount of precipitation -Low rate of vegetation growth. -Can be found at high latitudes, mainly within the arctic circle. Example: Antarctica
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Describe a TROPICAL biome.
Mostly found either side of the Equator. The temperature is hot and there is heavy rainfall.
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Describe a CONIFEROUS biome
Found at higher latitudes where the Sun’s rays are weak. Trees are adapted to the cold with needle-like leaves.
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Describe a TEMPERATE FOREST biome.

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-Low concentration of sunshine -High amount of precipitation -Medium rate of vegetation growth. -Mainly located 25 degrees (N) and 25 degrees (S). : U.K.

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Describe a POLAR ICE biome.

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Describe a TROPICAL biome.

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Describe a CONIFEROUS biome

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