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World Biomes
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Why are ecosystems and Biomes so different? The climate The climate is the main driving force in an ecosystem. It affects.. 3. The animals They have adapted to feed on the plants or each other, and cope with the climate. 2. The vegetation It has developed or adapted to suit the climate and soil. Plants Grow fastest and thickest in a Hot damp sunny climate. 1.The soil How thick and rich the soil is depends on the climate. Rock breaks down fastest into soil In a hot damp climate.
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Biomass This is all living things in an ecosystem
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How big is an Ecosystem? An ecosystem is any size you choose to study. A pondSahara desertA forestA meadow The whole Earth
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Micro, small to global scale Ecosystems are at: 1. Local 2. Regional 3. Global level.
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What is a Biome? A Biome is a very large ecosystem eg. Desert and tropical rainforest
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Savanna Grasslands
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Desert
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Taiga Coniferous Forest
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Tropical Rainforests
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Deciduous Forest
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Is this an Ecosystem? A C B Explain your answer Goldfish in a bowl A jungleAn ocean
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