Biomes - Biome

What is the main feature that defines biomes (and makes them different from each other)

• Climate

• precipitation

• temperature

• All of the above (precipitation and temperature = climate)

What is a defining feature of deciduous forests?

 

• They have pine trees

• It is the only biome that has 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter.

• it's also called a coniferous forest

What are characteristics of a tropical rainforest? Choose the BEST TWO!!

• The climate is warm and humid all year

• Frequent rainfall keeps the forest lush and green

• There aren't many different kinds of animals or plants

Which features define the Taiga biome? 

Choose the BEST TWO

• It is the largest biome

• It has 2 seasons: winter and summer

• It has 2 seasons: fall and spring

• It is always snowing

What key features define the desert biome? 

Choose the BEST TWO

• Very hot and dry

• Receives only 20 inches or rainfall a year

• receives less than 10 inches of rainfall a year

• has no life there because it's so hot and dry

What features define the grasslands? (check all that apply)

• tall grasses like corn wheat and barley grow 

• they are only in Africa 

• They receive very little rain and are sooo hot

• They provide a diet to MANY different herbivores  - herbivore biodiversity is high