BIOMES

BIOMES

Tuesday, June 1st 2021

What is a biome?

A biome is a large community of vegetation and wildlife adapted to a specific climate.

Multiple Choice

How many biomes do you think exist?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Grassland

dominated by grass and have a warm, dry climate. There are two types of grasslands: tropical grasslands (sometimes called savannas) and temperate grasslands.

Multiple Choice

Choose the grassland animals

Forest

dominated by trees, and cover about one-third of the Earth.The three major forest biomes are temperate forests, tropical forests, and boreal forests (also known as the taiga).

Multiple Choice

Choose the forest animals

Desert

dry areas where rainfall is less than 50 centimeters. Deserts can be either cold or hot.

Multiple Choice

Choose the Tundra animals

Tundra

extremely inhospitable conditions. There are two types of tundra: arctic and alpine. 

Multiple Choice

Choose th aquatic animals

Aquatic

freshwater and marine biomes. Marine biomes include the ocean, coral reefs, and estuaries.