Plants that grow ON OTHER plants INSTEAD of in soil; orchids are an example of this found in the tropical rainforest.
Tropical areas that are warm year-round but where rainfall is highly seasonal; Found in India, Southern North America, Central & South America and Southeast Asia; Wet and dry seasons each span about half a year - so there are only 2 seasons present; USED HEAVILY FOR AGRICULTURE!
The day-to-day conditions in Earth's atmosphere.
This biome typically experiences the highest average rainfall; found in Central & South America, Southeast Asia and West Africa; close to the equator; many different types of plants and animal life; very warm and wet all year round.
Something that is not living nor has it ever been alive
Climate diagrams - describes the conditions in a biome.
Nearly as dry as a desert and occurs only at VERY HIGH LATITUDES in the north of Alaska, Canada & Russia; Climate: extremely cold, dark winters and moderately cool, bright summers
A deep, sleeplike state that an animal enters for most of the winter: think of bears!
Found in tropical rainforests, this is when tall trees form a dense covering that towers 50-80 meters above the ground.
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The DRIEST biome on Earth; This biome can be hot or cold, but in either one, the average annual rainfall is less than 25 cm. per year; Think of cacti and areas of Mexico!
Found in most of Europe, Eastern Asia and the Eastern United States; broad-leafed deciduous trees characterize this biome; 3-4 season are pretty common here; Oaks, beeches and maples are a few of the most abundant types of deciduous trees in these forest; THINK OF BEARS and HIKING.
When the underground soil remains frozen year round.
Describes a living thing
The average conditions, including temperature and precipitation, over LONG PERIODS OF TIME in a given area.
A group of ecosystems that share similar abiotic and biotic conditions; cover large areas; they are found all over Earth; defined by their climate and typical plant and animal life.
The average pattern of weather conditions that occur in a region; known as the Great Plains or prairies; 4 seasons are present & we live here!; Periodic fires and droughts are common here; cover most of central and Midwestern US.
AKA Taiga; Found in Canada, Alaska & Russia; Long, cold winters and short, cool summers are common climates; soil is acidic; SUPER COLD AND FAR NORTH!
Tropical regions with less rain than tropical dry forests, but more rain than deserts; many fires break out here; found in Africa, South America, Australia & India; super dry and hot; Think of the LION KING!
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