Biomes

Very cold and dry biome located in the Northern hemisphere that has very little vegetation.

A forested biome found in the far north that has a climate that is below freezing for half the year and is full of coniferous trees.

A forested biome found in Temperate climates that has four very distinct seasons.

A word used to describe mild or moderate climates

A biome that can be in both temperate and tropical climates and is covered in deep rooted grasses that are well adapted to drought.

Found near the equator and has a wet and warm climate year round allowing for the growth of a dense canopy of tall trees.

Occurs in both temperate and tropical reigions with hot days and cold nights. Rainfall is minimal in this biome and the plants and animals are adapted to reduce water loss.

Permanently frozen soil found in the tundra biome climate region.

The non-living components of the environment such as soil, sunlight and air.

Characteristics that help an organism to better survive and reproduce.

Large regions that have similar biotic and abiotic components; a group of similar ecosystems

The living components of the environment such as plants and animals.

A word used to describe a climate that is hot and humid.

top layer of a rain forest, where the tops of tall trees form a continuous layer of leaves

layer in a rain forest found underneath the canopy formed by shorter trees and vines