Location: African Savannas and North American Plains

Dry seasons on this biome prevent the growth of trees.

Dominated by grasses

Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall (and other precipitation)?

Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?

The most important abiotic factors when studying biomes are...

Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards?

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

What term describes the living parts of an ecosystem?

An organism has thick white fur, a bushy tail, and short ears. It often burrows holes and curls into a ball for warmth. To which biome is this organism most likely adapted?

A biome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT...

This biome, also called a boreal forest, has dense forests of conifers (cone-bearing evergreen trees). Temperatures are cold, but soil is not completely frozen.

The three-toed sloth is adapted to living in a hot, humid climate with lush vegetation and no seasons. What biome would you most liked find this organism?

What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?

How can people change or impact biomes?

Which word best describes the process by which biomes naturally change?