Exploring Earth's Major Biomes

What defines a biome?

• A biological community formed in response to shared physical climate

• A type of animal

• A geographical location

• A type of plant

Where can deserts be found?

• North America, Australia, and the southwest US

• South America, Europe, and Asia

• Africa, Antarctica, and the Arctic

• Only in the US

What is a characteristic of grasslands?

• Cold winters and hot summers

• Always warm

• Dominated by trees

• High rainfall

How is a savannah different from a grassland?

• It is found in North America

• It is colder

• It has a wet and dry season

• It has more trees

Where are rainforests typically located?

• In tundras

• In deserts

• At the equator

• At the poles

What is a key feature of deciduous forests?

• They are always hot

• They have no seasons

• They are found only in Africa

• Trees lose their leaves in winter

Which biome is the largest land biome?

• Taiga

• Grassland

• Desert

• Tundra

What type of vegetation is common in the tundra?

• Cacti

• Shrubs and mosses

• Grasses

• Tall trees

What is a characteristic of the ocean biome?

• Only freshwater

• Low salinity

• High salinity

• No salt

What is an estuary?

• A type of desert

• A freshwater lake

• A mix of salt and freshwater

• A type of forest