Term 3 Content
A biome is a large area on the Earth's surface defined by the types of...
Vegetation
This term refers to a large area of land with a similar climate, plants, and animals, like a desert or forest.
Biome
This biome is known for being hot and dry, with very little rainfall and plants like cacti
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The desert
What are the 5 main types of biomes?
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1. Desert
2. Grass land
3. Forest
4. Tundra
5. Aquatic
This term describes the natural environment where a particular plant or animal lives
Habitat
This biome is found near the equator, gets a lot of rainfall, and has the greatest diversity of plants and animals.
The rainforest
When a biome is closer to the equator... what does that mean?
Closer to the equator, biomes are generally warmer and wetter, as warmer air holds more moisture than colder air.
What does FLORA and FAUNA mean?
Flora = Plants
Fauna = Animals
This cold biome has a layer of frozen ground called permafrost, and is home to animals like reindeer and arctic foxes.
What can to the two classifications for biomes?
1. Terrestrial (Land-based)
2. Aquatic (water-based)
What is precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
This biome has wide-open spaces covered in grasses, experiences low rainfall, and is home to animals like bison and prairie dogs.
Grassland
How does climate influence biomes?
What is seasonality?
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Seasonal variation in temperature and rainfall affects the growing seasons, migration patterns and behaviour of species
This biome is characterized by its vast open spaces, scattered trees, and seasonal rainfall.
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Savanna