Biome Notes
Biomes are a collection of ecosystems that have similar environments
and organisms.
There are many biomes. Here is a general list from the Biome
Stations Activity
Arctic (Polar)
Chaparral
Desert
Rainforest
Boreal Forest (Taiga)
Tundra
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Grasslands
Match the biome names to the descriptions:
Arctic (Polar)
Desert
Boreal Forest (Taiga)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Chaparral
Rainforest
Tundra
Grasslands
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● Most diverse biome
● Greatest amount of rainfall
● Covers 6% of Earth but home to 50% of
the species
● Important products such as medicine,
fruit, lumber and teas come from this
biome
● Deep-rooted grasses and trees
● Hot weather year-round, but can have
torrential downpours to replenish the
region
● Few plants and animals
● Little rainfall or precipitation
● Hot, arid climate
● Covers nearly 20% of the Earth’s surface
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Large, hardwood trees are present
Most trees lose their leaves every fall
Generally has 4 seasons
2-6 feet of precipitation per year
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Freezing climate most of the year.
Very little soil present for growth
World’s windiest place
Surrounded by oceans
● Cold, harsh climate with a short growing
season
● Dominated by evergreen trees that have
needles
● Biodiversity low because of harsh
conditions
● Prone to wildfires
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● Shrubby, coastal biome
● Hot summers, but cool and rainy winters
● Plagued by wildfires
● Coyotes, mountain lions, snakes, and
rabbits are present throughout
● Lack of trees
● Permafrost present most of the year
● Characterized by small shrubs,
mosses,and lichens present
● Cold and dry