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What is a biome
What are the 8 biomes
a group of terrestrial ecosystems with similar climate and organisms
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate deciduous forest
deserts
Chaparral
temperate grasslands
Temperate forests
Boreal forests
Arctic Tundra
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Temperate forests
moderate temp, more than 300 cm of rainfall per year, temperate= moderate temperature
the species in the Tropical Rainforest
Huge diversity of plants, monkeys, birds, snakes, amphibian
the species in the Arctic Tundra
Treeless, only tiny vegetation, low species diversity, Polar bear, arctic fox, snowy owl, reindeer, Summer wildflowers, Permafrost= frozen soil, full of carbon
locations of the temperate grasslands
African Savannah, Temperate Grasslands (Prairies) Montana, Mongolian Steppe
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Temperate deciduous forest
50 cm per year, Temperate temperatures; warm summers and cool winters
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Boreal forests
Very Cold winters; warm and rainy summers
the species in the Deserts
lizards, cacti, scrubby plants, insects, mice, uniquely adapted flowers
the species in the chaparral
coyotes, jackrabbits, mule deer, alligator lizards, horned toads, praying mantis, honey bees, and ladybugs.
locations of the Temperate forests
Northwestern Coast of U.S.; Mendocino, Olympic Peninsula
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Tropical Rainforest
Warm and humid all year long, 400 cm rain per year
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Arctic Tundra
Snow for much of the year, cold windy, extreme, low precipitation, 15-25 cm rain per year
the species in the temperate grasslands
Giraffes, elephants, bison, buffalo, zebra, antelope, wild horses, lions, yak, Grazing is essential
locations of the Temperate deciduous forest
North America, Europe, parts of Asia, little of Russia
locations of the Boreal forests
Canada, Norway, Sweden, u.s, Russia, china
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the Deserts
Areas that receives less than 25cm of rain per year, Extreme shifts of temperature during the day (cold cold nights and warm days) , uniquely adapted to extreme conditions and limited precipitation
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the chaparral
mild winters and hot dry summers, 5-25 cm of precipitation
the species in the Temperate forests
cedars, redwoods, Douglas fir, Coyotes, lynx, eagles elk, owls mountain lions
locations of the Tropical Rainforest
Found in regions closer to the equator
locations of the Arctic Tundra
Northern regions and on mountain tops
the climate, precipitation, temperature of the temperate grasslands
25-120 cm rain per year (Moderate), Savannah receives more, Moderate Temperatures, Fires and Drought common issues
the species in the Temperate deciduous forest
Deciduous trees= Trees that shed their leaves and grow new ones each year (Oaks, Maples…), Wolves, slugs, frogs, turtles, salamanders, deer, foxes, opossums
the species in the Boreal forests
Coniferous forests= cone-bearing trees (pines, spruce, hemlock), Moose, caribou, wolves, bears, hares, Siberian (Amur) Tigers
locations of the Deserts
Gobi Desert, Anza Borrego, Mojave, Atacama in Chile
locations of the chaparral
Found in coastal areas