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Introduction to the Biosphere: Characteristics of the Earth's Terrestrial Biomes

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From Chapter 9 of a textbook on physical geography that covers the biosphere. Important vocabulary is highlighted and linked to a glossary. It explains the characteristics of a biome, and describes the features of the eight different kinds of terrestrial biomes. A study guide is provided, a reading list, and a comprehensive set of website links organized by topics.

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Concepts
biodiversity, chaparral
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Additional Tags
boreal coniferous forest, characteristics of a biome, niche specialization, species diversity, temperate deciduous forest, tropical rainforest, tropical savanna, tundra, types of biomes, desert, grassland, earth's biosphere, ecosystems, biomes and habitats
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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