Biome Basics
This biome is hot and dry, with very little rainfall.
What is DESERT?
Camels have humps that store fat, allowing them to go without water for long periods. What biome do they live in?
What is the desert?
Some animals travel long distances during certain seasons to find food or a warmer climate. What is this adaptation called?
What is migration?
This biome has very cold temperatures most of the year, with frozen ground called permafrost that stays frozen all year. Animals with thick fur live there, like polar bears, Arctic foxes, and reindeer
What is Tundra?
The arctic fox changes the color of its fur from brown in the summer to white in the winter. Why does it do this?
To blend in and stay safe from predators.
A chameleon can change its skin color to blend in with its surroundings. What is this adaptation called?
What is camoflage?
This biome has tall trees, lots of rain, and is home to many animals like jaguars and parrots.
What is Tropical Rainforest?
Giraffes have long necks to reach leaves at the top of trees. This is an example of what type of adaptation?
What is physical adaptation?
Some animals, like bears, sleep for long periods during the winter to conserve energy. What is this adaptation called?
What is hibernation?
In this biome, you will find large open grasslands with a few scattered trees, home to animals like lions and elephants.
What is Savanna?
Body features that help animals survive in their environment. These can include special body parts, colors, or coverings.
What is physical adaptations?
True or false - A porcupine has sharp quills that help protect it from predators. This is an example of a behavioral adaptation.
What is False?
This biome is famous for its acacia trees.
What is Savanna?
These are things that animals do to survive in their environment. These actions help them find food, stay safe, or live in groups.
What is Behavioral Adaptations?
This adaptation helps animals like ducks and otters move easily through water by acting like paddles. What is it called?
What are webbed feet?