Classification

question 18

Essay

Classification.Respond to the following statements with reference to the five biomes listed below.
a.tundra
b.grassland
c.desert
d.taiga
e.savanna
-A community composed of herbaceous plants, no trees, a very short growing season, and relatively few animal species is likely to be this biome.

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Definitions:

Active Channel

The portion of a river or stream that is currently used for the flow of water, often subject to frequent changes in course and volume.

Thunderstorms

Violent weather phenomena characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rainfall.

Snowmelt

The process of snow changing into water due to rising temperatures, an important source of fresh water in many regions and a factor in flood generation.

Persistent

Enduring or continuing for a long while, not easily dispelled or removed.