The document defines and describes the major biomes of Earth. It identifies six terrestrial biomes - tundra, taiga, grasslands, deserts, forests, and their defining characteristics like climate and common plant and animal species. It also briefly introduces two types of aquatic biomes - freshwater and saltwater, noting their key differences and that they provide habitat for many creatures.

1. By: María Belén Carrillo BIOMES

2. Large place With a certain climate Plants and animals Suited to that climate

4. Frozen Grassland Little rain - snow Polar Bears Artic Hares Lemmings Artic Foxes

6. DESERT The driest Biomes . No rain – or little precipitation per year. Desert plants and animals with adaptations for living there. Cactus Camels

7. GRASSLANDS Dry biomes with more rain that deserts Home to grazing animals Cover one third of the United States Bison, antilopes and kangaroos . Two seasons: wet / dry

8. FORESTS Biomes with many trees growing together Temperature / rainfall determine them Rainforest: more than 80 – 200 inches of rain More kinds of plants and animals than any other biome on Earth Insects – birds – frogs – snakes - monkeys

9. AQUATIC BIOMES Freshwater Saltwater Oceans of the world LAKES – PONDS – RIVERS - STREAMS Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis Little or no salt Home to many kind of creatures