SJC Biomes of the World

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Tropical Rainforest - Location

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Near the equator: Amazon Rainforest (South America), Congo Basin (Africa), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), and Central America.

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Tropical Rainforest - Landscape, Climate, Flora, and Fauna

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Landscape: Dense, multi-layered canopy with towering trees and a dark, humid forest floor. Climate: Hot and humid with high rainfall (2000-10,000 mm annually); average temperatures 20-25°C (68-77°F). Flora: Includes towering mahogany trees, numerous ferns, orchids, and vines. Fauna: Jaguars, sloths, monkeys, a vast array of birds, insects, and amphibians like poison dart frogs.

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Tropical Rainforest - Human Impact

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Deforestation for agriculture and logging reduces biodiversity and contributes to climate change through increased carbon emissions.

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Tropical Rainforest - Challenge

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High humidity and heat can lead to dehydration and heat exhaustion. Dense vegetation and insects can complicate navigation and hygiene.

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Desert - Location

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Sahara (Africa), Arabian Desert (Middle East), Sonoran Desert (North America), Atacama Desert (South America).

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Desert - Landscape, Climate, Flora, and Fauna

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Landscape: Sandy or rocky terrain with dunes, plateaus, and salt flats. Climate: Low precipitation (<250 mm annually), extreme temperature variations between day and night. Flora: Sparse vegetation, including cacti, succulents, and drought-resistant shrubs. Fauna: Camels, desert foxes, reptiles, and insects.

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Desert - Human Impact

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Urbanization and mining cause habitat destruction, pollution, and water resource depletion.

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Desert - Challenge

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Extreme temperatures, water scarcity, and limited shelter can lead to dehydration and heatstroke.

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Temperate Forest - Location

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North America (Eastern US), Europe (e.g., Germany), East Asia (e.g., China).

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Temperate Forest - Landscape, Climate, Flora, and Fauna

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Landscape: Deciduous trees with a layered canopy and well-developed understory. Climate: Moderate temperatures with distinct seasons; average rainfall 750-1500 mm annually. Flora: Oak, maple, and beech trees; shrubs and ferns. Fauna: Deer, bears, foxes, birds, and insects.