Territory
This natural complex is located around the North Pole and is known for its permanently frozen ground
Tundra
This climate is hot and humid all year round with heavy rain almost every day.
Equatorial (Rainforest) climate
These trees in the Taiga have needles instead of leaves to survive the cold.
Conifers (or Pine/Spruce trees)
This large white predator lives in the Arctic and is a symbol of the polar regions.
Polar Bear
Many Tundra animals have this thick layer under their skin to stay warm.
Fat
This complex is found near the Equator and covers large areas in South America and Africa. It has a lot of rain.
Tropical Rainforest
This is the main feature of a desert climate, meaning it is extremely dry
lack of precipitation
In the desert, these plants store water in their thick stems
Cacti
These colorful birds live in the Tropical Rainforest and have strong beaks to crack nuts.
Parrots /Toucans
Some animals change the color of their fur or feathers to blend in with the snow or trees. What is this called?
Camouflage
These are vast, flat areas covered mainly with grasses, known as "prairies" in North America.
Steppes (or Temperate Grasslands)
In this zone, there are four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter
the Temperate zone
In the Steppe, these plants have very long roots to find water deep underground during dry summers
Grasses
This "ship of the desert" can travel for days without drinking water
Camel
Cacti have got spikes. What for?
To protect from animals and heat
This natural zone is located between the tundra and the steppes, characterized by coniferous forests
Taiga
This term describes the permanently frozen layer of soil found in the Tundra
Permafrost
This plant can move from one place to another with help of wind. It usually lives in dry places.
Tumbleweed
This animal of the Taiga is a large member of the deer family with flat, wide antlers
Elk (or Moose)
Animals in the Steppe often move in large groups for protection. What are these groups called?
Herds
These areas receive very little rainfall and can be found in both hot and cold regions of the world.
Deserts
This climate is warm and wet all year round. It usually stays hot, with temperatures around 25–30°C, and it rains often, especially in the afternoons.
Tropical climate
This plant grows in European woods and has a white stem
Birch tree
This animal sleeps at night and hunts at day time
Owl
Why do trees and shrubs in tropical forests have wide leaves?
To catch as more sunlight as possible