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Alpine Tundra

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This biome is similar to arctic tundra, but is located on high mountains at elevations where trees cannot grow.

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Mediterranean

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Characterized by dry summers and mild, wet winters. Vegetation is predominantly evergreen shrubs and small trees.

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Montane Forests

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Forests found in mountainous areas with elevation-induced climate changes.

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Polar Ice Caps

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Regions of the Earth where the temperature never rises above freezing, leading to massive permanent layers of ice.

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Tundra

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A biome where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons.

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Rainforest

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Dense forest biome with high rainfall year-round, and a rich biodiversity.

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Wetland

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A land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally.

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Mangrove Swamps

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Tropical or subtropical marine swamps that are characterized by the abundance of mangrove trees.

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Savanna

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A mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem with sparse tree cover.

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Boreal Forest (Taiga)

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Coniferous forest biome consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches.

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Temperate Grassland

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A biome characterized by deep, nutrient-rich soil that supports tall grasses.

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Coral Reef

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An underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate.

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Temperate Forest

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Consists of deciduous and evergreen species with distinct four-season cycles.

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Desert

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A barren area of landscape characterized by minimal rainfall causing scarcity of vegetation and life.

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Chaparral

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Schlerophyllous shrub land with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, prone to wildfires.

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