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Biome
a region of Earth where the climate determines the types of plants that live there
Tundra
has low average temperatures and very little precipitation
Taiga
also called the boreal forest, this has low average temperatures like those in the tundra but more precipitation
Coniferous Trees
Trees that have evergreen, needle-like leaves (pine cones)
Desert
a very dry biome that receives less than 8 cm (3 inches) of rain yearly
Grassland
a biome that has grasses and few trees
Deciduous Trees
broadleaf trees that drop their leaves as winter approaches
Wetland
an area of land that is saturated, or soaked, with water for at least part of the year
Estuary
a partially enclosed body of water formed where a river flows into an ocean
Matter
any substance that has mass and takes up space
Energy
the ability to do work
Law of Conservation of Energy
energy is neither created nor destroyed
Law of Conservation of Mass
mass is neither created nor destroyed
Energy Pyramid
a tool that can be used to trace the flow of energy through an ecosystem
Water Cycle
the movement of water between the oceans, atmosphere, land and living things
Nitrogen Cycle
the movement of Nitrogen between the environment and living things
Carbon Cycle
the movement of Carbon through organisms and between organisms and the physical environment
Eutrophication
the process in which organic matter and nutrients slowly build up in a body of water
Succession
the slow development or replacement of an ecological community by another ecological community over time
Pioneer Species
the first organisms to live in an uninhabited area
Biodiversity
the number and variety of species that are present in an area
Urbanization
human population and growth in and around cities
Stewardship
the responsible management of a resource
Conservation
the protection and wise use of natural resources
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