Biomes

a treeless biome that has permafrost

• Tundra
• Desert
• Taiga
• Deciduous

the trees in this biome are characterized by needle-like leaves that are called conifers

• Desert
• Taiga
• Tundra
• Grasslands

this cold biome has tall trees that photosynthesize all year round

• Tundra
• Tropical Rainforest
• Taiga
• Deciduous

Plants in this biome are adapted to poor soil, extreme hot temperatures and less than 25 centimeters of rainfall per year and lie next to the equator.

• Tundra
• Taiga
• Desert
• Grasslands

this biome has rich, fertile soil and much of the crop production in the U.S. is from this biome

• Grasslands
• Tundra
• Desert
• Tropical Rainforest

this biome has the largest diversity (largest number of different kinds) of plant and animal species

• Desert
• Tundra
• Deciduous Forest
• Tropical Rainforest

lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures

• Desert
• Taiga
• Tundra
• Grasslands

cacti are the main plant associated with this biome

• semi-arid Desert

• Tundra
• Taiga
• Grasslands

Biome with plants and grasses, short trees, and mild yearly temperatures.

• temperate grassland

• savannah
• taiga
• tundra

Biome with many different species of cacti and reptiles and very little rainfall.

• semi-arid Desert

• Temperate Rainforest
• Tropical Rainforest
• Tundra