Biomes
This biome receives the least rainfall. Plants and animals have special adaptations to survive harsh climates
Desert
A large area with a distinct combination of plants, animals, climate, soil, etc.
Biome
A woodland area on a farm
Woodlot
Organisms that obtain their energy by eating other animals
Carnivore
The term that refers to all trees being cut down in an area
Clear Cutting
This biome is found near the polls, is usually treeless, and characterized by its mostly frozen soil
Tundra
This biome is found near the equator and has the most precipitation and greatest species diversity
Tropical Forest
Areas of limbs, twigs, logs, stones, and other materials that can attract small animals for shelter
Brush Pile
Organisms that get their food by eating plants and animals
Omnivore
An area planted with domestic crops or wild plants that produce food to attract wildlife
Food Plot
This biome has deep fertile soil but few trees grow here due to lack of moisture; usually found in the interiors of continents
Grassland
A low lying area that is wet sometimes and covered with water and grasses
Marsh
Land that is covered in trees
Organisms that get their energy by eating plants
Herbivore
The process of selectively removing trees to create holes in the canopy to allow the remaining trees more room to grow
This biome experiences wide range of moisture and temps; vegetation includes deciduous and coniferous trees
Temperate Forest
A land area where water stands on the surface during wet seasons; covered in dense vegetation
Swamp
A low growing broadleaf plant
Forb
A standing dead tree used for habitat
Snag
A row or several rows of trees that serve to reduce wind, noise, and drifting snow
Shelter Belt
This biome is found in a belt across the northern hemisphere and is characterized by evergreen trees, heavy snowfall, and drastic seasonal temps
Taiga
An area where a stream flows into an ocean
Estuary
Another name for “cover”
Shelter
Nuts, seeds, and fruits from trees and shrubs
Mast
The practice of cutting a small trench around the circumference of a tree trunk to kill it
Girdling