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5300840788Boreal forest (taiga) - Abiotic factorsLong, cold winters; Short, mild summers; Acidic, nutrient-poor soils0
5300843919Boreal forest (taiga) - Dominant plantsConiferous trees like spruce & fir; Small, berry-bearing shrubs1
5300865442Boreal forest (taiga) - Animal adaptationsThick fur on year-round residents like bears, wolves, moose & lynx; Caribou migrate here in winter2
5300870420Boreal forest (taiga) - Human impactsLogging; Mining; Oil & gas exploration/extraction3
5300844810Tropical rainforest - Abiotic factorsWarm & wet year-round; Thin, nutrient-poor soils4
5300845153Tropical rainforest - Dominant plantsBroad-leaved evergreen trees; Ferns, vines & climbing plants5
5300871677Tropical rainforest - Animal adaptationsHigh diversity of canopy dwellers (birds, insects, bats) due to variety of shelter, fruits & flowers6
5300875892Tropical rainforest - Human impactsLogging for cattle grazing, agriculture or timber; Conversion into monoculture tree plantations7
5300879153Temperate deciduous forest - Abiotic factorsCold winters; Warm summers; Year-round precipitation; Fertile soils8
5300881680Temperate deciduous forest - Dominant plantsBroadleaf deciduous trees with some conifers; Flowering shrubs & mosses & ferns on ground layer9
5300882827Temperate deciduous forest - Animal adaptationsSmall mammals dominate after removal of large predators; Birds often migrate here in summer to breed & feed10
5300885569Temperate deciduous forest - Human impactsCleared for agricultural land or urban development11
5300886584Tropical savanna - Abiotic factorsWarm temperatures; Seasonal rainfall; Compact soil; Frequent fires set by lightning12
5300888739Tropical savanna - Dominant plantsTall, perennial grasses with occasional drought-tolerant & fire-resistant trees (like acacia)13
5300891686Tropical savanna - Animal adaptationsHerds of animals such as gazelles, zebras, and antelopes migrate to find food & water in dry season14
5300895947Tropical savanna - Human impactsOvergrazing by livestock15
5300900000Desert - Abiotic factorsLow precipitation; Variable temperatures; Soils rich in minerals but poor in organic material16
5300900001Desert - Dominant plantsCacti & other succulents; Creosote bush & other plants with short growth cycles17
5300900580Desert - Animal adaptationsLarge ears to release heat; Inactive during day; Thick skin to prevent water loss18
5300900581Desert - Human impactsSlow recovery after disturbance from off-road vehicles or mining19
5300901277Chaparral - Abiotic factorsWarm to hot summers; Cool, moist winters; Periodic fire; Thin, nutrient-poor soils20
5300901278Chaparral - Dominant plantsWoody evergreen shrubs with small, leathery leaves; Fragrant, oily herbs that grow during winter and die in summer21
5300901921Chaparral - Animal adaptationsAnimals forage over sparse vegetation; typically inactive during the day; adapted to frequent fires22
5300901922Chaparral - Human impactsOften used for urban development due to mild climate23
5300904270Tundra - Abiotic factorsLow precipitation; Short, soggy summers; Long, cold winters; Rocky, acidic soils & strong winds24
5300904271Tundra - Dominant plantsThick mat of low-lying plants, mosses, lichens & grasses25
5300904718Tundra - Animal adaptationsMigration to take advantage of seasonal wetlands & growth during short summers26
5300904719Tundra - Human impactsRelease of greenhouse gases from melting permafrost; oil & gas exploration27
5300909752Temperate grassland - Abiotic factorsWarm to hot summers; Cold winters; Moderate, seasonal precipitation; Fertile soils; Occasional fires28
5300910206Temperate grassland - Dominant plantsLush, perennial grasses & herbs; Most are resistant to drought, fire & cold29
5300910207Temperate grassland - Animal adaptationsTeeth adapted to feeding primarily on grasses; Small mammals often burrow to protect themselves from predators30
5300910794Temperate grassland - human impactsCleared primarily for growing crops or grazing cattle due to fertile soils31

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