World Biomes

known as the frozen desert, has "permafrost" which is permanently frozen ground year round

Cold temperatures, located south of the Tundra, many evergreen trees

includes ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands, is home to frogs, snakes, and alligators

largest biome on Earth, covers 70% of Earth's surface, home to sharks, dolphins, squid, and many forms of algae and plankton

has scattered trees and shrubs, warm temperatures year round, home to elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs

low-growing plants, has four seasons, bison and prairie dogs are inhabitants

has four seasons, fertile soil, home to wildlife and plants, many tall green trees (we live in this biome)!

received 75 or more inches of rain per year, very warm temperatures year round, wide variety of plant and animal life

dry conditions, few trees, little rainfall

large geographic areas that are similar in climate and types of plants and animals

weather in a certain area over a long period of time

all living components of an ecosystem-individuals from all different populations (different plants, animals, and other organisms interacting with each other)

nonliving parts of an ecosystem

living parts of an ecosystem

a particular environment and all of the living and non-living things supported by it.