Description

Become familiar with the major biomes of the world.

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Task

1. Go to Major Biomes of the World (linked below)
2. Read "Introduction to Biomes".
3. Read "Temperate Grasslands."
4. Read "Prairies".
5. You are encouraged but not required to familiarize yourself with the other biomes.
6. In the discussion forum, answer the questions below. Don't forget to mark your posts as a response to this assignment.

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1. What is a biome?
2. What are the common characteristics of a temperate grassland biome?
3. Take one characteristic of the grassland or prairie and discuss what you expect you might see in the field.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to identify the major biomes of the world and recognize the salient characteristics of the temperate grasslands and prairies.

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