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MAIN IDEAS & MORE	The term biome is used to describe a region in which the environment, plants and animal life are suited for one another.

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There are four different biomes: forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundra.

	CLIMATE	PLANTS
TUNDRA	Cool or cold temperatures all the time	Grasses, mosses, lichens
FOREST	All climate regions, except the ice cap	Broadleaf evergreens, deciduous trees, coniferous trees, small evergreens
DESERTS	Very little water	Cactuses, other plants adapted to little water
GRASSLANDS	tropical, temperate	Savanna grasses, prairie grasses, wildflowers

::: SEE Stuff :::
	Life on Earth http://edugreen.teri.res.in Refers to India, but covers all ecosystems
	Tour of Biomes http://www.cotf.edu Excellent site to learn about Biomes
	Exploring Ecosystems http://www.harcourtschool.com Wonderful images and descriptions


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