Biomes Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
BIOSPHERE | Refers to all life on Earth |
BIOMES | Large geographical area Distinct plant and animal groups Adapted to particular environment Climate and geography of region determine |
DESERT | Extreme maximum temperature for Hot Desert ranges; Little rainfall; Hot and Dry Deserts; Temperature ranges from 20 to 25° C |
TEMPERATE Deciduous Forest | Found in the eastern half of North America, and the middle of Europe Average annual temperature is 50° F Average rainfall is 30 to 60 inches |
GRASSLAND | Large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers & herbs; Average annual precipitation enough to support grasses & in some areas a few trees Grasses can survive fires because they grow from bottom |
TROPICAL RAINFOREST | Forest of tall trees Dense growth of plants Consistent year-round warmth Average rainfall of 50 to 260 inches (125 to 660 cm.) |
TAIGA (Coniferous Forest) | Located near top of world, below tundra biome; Lot of coniferous trees grow here; Winters very cold with only snowfall AND temperature range 65--30° F; (-54 -- -1° C) ; Summers are warm, rainy, and humid; temperature range 20° F--70° F; (-7° C--21° C) |
TUNDRA | Main seasons are winter and summer Spring and fall short periods between winter and summer Average annual temperature is -18° F (-28° C) Average summer temperatures range from 37° to 60°F (3° to 16°C) |
SALTWATER | Oceans and bodies of water containing salt |
FRESHWATER | Rivers, Streams and Lakes |
What biome do WE live in? | TEMPERATE Deciduous Forest |
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pj johnson
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