Biomes

Name that Biome

100

This biome has high temperatures year round and receives over 200 cm of rain each year

Tropical rainforest 

200

This biome has very low precipitation and has extreme temperature swings between day and night

Desert

300

This biome has long, cold winters and short cool summers

Tundra

400

This biome experiences 4 distinct seasons with moderate rainfall and dominated by trees hat lose leaves in winter

Deciduous forest

500

this biome has a long dry season and a short wet season, with warm temperatures year round. It is often found between deserts and rainforests

Savanna or tropical grassland

Plant Power

100

these plants have a thick wax coating spines to reduce water loss and are found in deserts 

Cactus

200

Trees in this biome grow very tall and form a dense canopy that blocks most sunlight 

Tropical rain forest 

300

Plants in the tundra are usually short and grow close to the ground. Why?

To stay protected from cold winds and take advantage of warmer earth 

400

These cone bearing evergreen trees dominate the forests because their needles reduce water loss

Conifers/spruce/pine trees

500

Grasses in temperate grasslands have deep root systems. Why? 

To help survive fire or drought

Animal Adaptations

100

This animal stores fat in its hump and can go a long time without water 

Camel

200

Many animals in the tundra have thick fur and a layer of fat. Why?

to stay warm in cold temperatures 

300

Animals in the tropical rainforests often have bright colors or patterns. What is a reason?

To camouflage 

400

Many desert animals are nocturnal. What is a main advantage to this?

To avoid the extreme heat 

500

Animals in the forests often have large paws, why might this be useful in the winter?

The snowshoe effect (walking on snow without sinking)