terrestrial biomes

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tropical forests

near the equator

can be a rainforest or dry

poor soil due to rapid decomposition and recycled materials

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savannas/grasslands

dominated by grasses and small trees

lack of water limits number/sizes of trees

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deserts

defined lack of water, not temperature

can both be hot and cold

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temperate forests

dominated by hardwood trees that need moisture

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coniferous forests

principal trees are coniferous

needle-like leaves that stay on

many adaptations to periodic fire

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tundra

artic areas and tops of mountains

plant life is very low-lying, no trees