Biomes: An Introduction

What is a biome?

• A type of climate

• A man-made structure

• A large ecological area with specific flora and fauna

• A type of continent

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial biome?

• Forest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Freshwater

Aquatic biomes help to regulate______________

What defines a desert biome?

• Less than 250mm of rainfall per year

• Large trees and rainfall

• Permafrost and ice

• High temperatures and rain

Label the different types of biomes

The main vegetation in tundra biomes are

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• Mosses

• Cacti and succulents

• Large trees

• Small shrubs

• Lichens

Why are forests important to life?

What is permafrost and in which biome is it found?

What are two ways to conserve and protect biomes?

List one threat caused by human activity that affects biomes.