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Mo1-L2a: What are Land Biomes?
Earth has seven major biomes: desert, grassland, tropical rain forest, temperate rain forest, temperate
deciduous forest, taiga, and tundra.
Desert Biomes
U.S. Desert
Deserts are biomes that receive very little rain. 38 65
They are on every continent and are Earth’s driest
ecosystems. 32 60
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10 40
Temperature ( o C) –1 30 Precipitation(cm)
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Rainwater in deserts drains away quickly because of –29 5
thin, porous soil. –34 0
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Lizards, bats, woodpeckers, and snakes are among
animals found in deserts. Month
Shallow roots of desert plant life absorb water
quickly.
Humans have an impact on deserts by using
valuable water.
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