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Biomes in the world and Australia (Year 9/10) Pa ...

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    Biomes in the world
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  • What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'?
    to have water occasionally, usually after heavy rain
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  • Give one example of coastal wetlands.
    sandy/stony shores, lagoons, mangroves (on the beach), etc.
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  • State one of the benefits of 'cool burns'.
    Minimal flora, fauna, soil damage/ weed management/ reduce greenhouse gas emission/ no impact on farming properties and cattle grazing lands, etc.
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  • What is a coral reef?
    It is a layer of living tiny animals called coral polyps
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  • What is the size of a coral polyp? (in diameter)
    1-10mm in diameter
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  • Where are coral reefs located?
    shallow tropical and subtropical waters
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  • Which of the following is NOT the living condition of coral reefs?
    lots of sunlight
    water must be clear
    warm deep salt water
    temperature is between 18 - 26 °C
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  • In this photo, you can see...
    a fringing reef
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  • In this photo, you can see...
    an atoll
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  • In this photo, you can see...
    a barrier reef
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  • State one benefit of coral reefs.
    protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide jobs, offer opportunities for recreation, source of food, source of medicine
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