Written by: Evan Brus
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Conifer: a type of tree or bush that makes cones and evergreen leaves, some of which we call needles.
Equator: an imaginary line along the middle of the Earth, going from side to side.
Grazing: land used for feeding cattle.
Microbe: a living thing so tiny that you would need a microscope to see it... more
Migration: movement of an animal or a group of animals from one place to another.
Mineral: a non-living substance found in nature that is made of specific and organized elements.
Permafrost: soil that remains frozen (below 0˚C/32˚F) for two or more years... more
Flashcard facts and information about biomes
Biology Bits stories are a great way for you to learn about biology a little bit at a time. We’ve broken down information into pieces that are very tiny—bite-sized biology cards. Cutting out the cards will let you organize them however you want, or use them as flashcards while you read.
This set of bits will teach you about one set of categories we use to describe the world around us: biomes. To learn more about the science behind biomes, visit Boundless Biomes.
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Bibliographic details:
- Article: Biome Bits
- Author(s): Evan Brus
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 23 Oct, 2014
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/biome-bits
APA Style
Evan Brus. (Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:43). Biome Bits. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/biome-bits
American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Chicago Manual of Style
Evan Brus. "Biome Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 23 Oct 2014. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/biome-bits
For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/
MLA 2017 Style
Evan Brus. "Biome Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 23 Oct 2014. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/biome-bits
Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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