1. BIOMES
• Biome – physical environment that has
characteristic plants & animals.
• Example: Lizards + Cactus = Desert.
2. Major Biomes
• Tropical Rain Forest • Temperate Forest
• Tropical Dry Forest • Northwestern
• Tropical Savanna Coniferous Forest
• Desert • Boreal Forest
• Temperate Grassland • Tundra
• Temperate Woodland
& Shrupland
Each biome is defined by a unique set of abiotic
features, particularly climate, and has a characteristic
ecological community.
3. Tropical Savanna
• Abiotic
– Warm temperatures
– Seasonal rainfall
– Compact soil
– Frequent fires due to lightening
4. Tropical Savanna, cont.
• Plants
– Tall, perennial grasses
– Drought tolerant and fire resistant trees &
shrubs