Rainforest
Give an example of a rainforest.
One is the Brazilian rainforest
Is this where we live?
Yes!
Taiga is the largest what
It is the largest land biome
What plant dominates the grasslands?
GRASS
Is there only a hot desert?
No there are cold deserts too, like Greenland.
Where are rainforests located?
Near the equator
What are the four seasons in this biome?
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
Are there four seasons?
Yes there are
Are there four seasons in this biome?
No, there is a wet and dry season.
How much rain does the Desert usually get?
10 inches or even less!
What are most rainforests located next to?
They are located near oceans.
Trees in this area do what in the winter?
They shed their leaves for the winter.
Name one adaptation that an animal has in the Tiaga biome
Thick fur, hibernation, or burrowing are some adaptations.
Why do trees not grow in this biome?
Because the soil is too thin and dry.
How much land does the desert biome take up?
A fifth of the Earth.
Do rainforests have seasons?
No, they do not have seasons
How do some animals adapt to the cold winters
Hibernating or migrating
Where are Tiaga biomes found?
In the Northern regions of the world (Northern Russia, Siberia, Northern Canada, and Alaska)
How do plants adapt to the grasslands?
They stay short, resistant to drought, and re-grow after wildfires.
Are there seasons in the desert?
Yes, but there's only summer and winter there.
What are the two climates that rainforests are in?
Tropical and temperate
The soil is what in this biome?
It's very rich
What type of tree does a Tiaga forest primarily consist of?
Coniferous trees are what the forest primarily consists of.
How much land does this biome occupy?
This occupies a fourth of the earth.
What is the average temperature of a cold desert?
It's 32 to 39 degrees ferinheight.