Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area of land or water that has a specific climate and is home to certain plants and animals.

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What is a tropical rainforest?

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A tropical rainforest is a hot, humid biome that receives a lot of rain and has many different types of plants and animals.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A deciduous forest is a biome where trees lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a watery biome where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean.

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What is the desert biome?

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The desert biome is a very dry area that gets very little rain and has extreme temperatures.

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What is freshwater?

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Freshwater is water that has very little salt, like the water in rivers and lakes.

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What is the difference between a tropical rainforest and a deciduous forest?

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A tropical rainforest receives more rain than a deciduous forest.

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What is brackish water?

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Brackish water is a mix of saltwater and freshwater, often found in estuaries.

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What is the tundra biome?

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The tundra biome is a cold area with little vegetation, mostly found in the Arctic.

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What is a coral reef?

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A coral reef is a marine biome made up of coral and is home to many colorful fish.