Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?

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

Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil?

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

Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)?

Which biome has 4 seasons?

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?

Terrestrial (land) biomes cover roughly how much of the Earth's surface?

A desert is very hot during the day and receives very little rain.

Which plants have an adaptation that would help them survive?

This animal has thick white fur, a bushy tail, and short ears. It often burrows holes and curls into a ball for warmth and is best adapted to live in the __________.

Which biome is highlighted in the picture?

Which biome is highlighted in the picture?

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.

Which biome has less than 25cm of rain each year?

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?

The taiga is .....

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

Which of the following is a similarity between the tundra and the desert?

There are _____Rainforest layers known as

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

Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)?

Which land biome is the ground frozen all year round?

Which land biome is covered mainly with conifer trees?

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

Why do few large plants grow beneath conifers?

In a tropical rain forest, the layer which forms an umbrella effect with trees is called the ____________ and the layer of shorter trees and vines underneath that layer is called the ____________.

What biome is located on the map?

________ are large regions of the world with specific types of plants, animals, and climate patterns.

These biomes are open, fairly flat areas that cover one fourth of the world's land. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica