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The document describes the tundra biome. The tundra is located in cold regions near the Arctic and Antarctic circles, including parts of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia, Siberia and Russia. The tundra has a cold, dry climate with average annual precipitation of around 18 inches, mostly as snow. Typical plant species include bear berry, tufted saxifrage, Labrador tea, pasque flower and diamond leaf willow. Common animal species are polar bear, snowy owl, ermine, harlequin duck and arctic fox.
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Rainforest
This document defines a biome as a community type defined by climate, such as tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deserts. It notes that tropical rainforests are located in Central America, Africa, Australia, and South America. Tropical rainforests have a humid climate with temperatures between 68-93°F and high precipitation between 50-260 inches of rain per year. The document discusses how plants like venus flytraps and animals like macaws have adapted to the rainforest environment.
Rainforest by Karsyn & Makayla
A tropical rainforest biome is characterized by warm and humid temperatures between 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and high precipitation between 59 to 98 inches per year. Locations of tropical rainforests include Central America, the Amazon, Africa, Southern Asia, and Australasia. Plants and animals in the tropical rainforest biome have adaptations to survive in the dense, hot, and wet conditions, such as buttress roots, carnivorous plants, epiphytes, and small teeth for boa constrictors.
Deciduous Forest by Lauryn & peyton
A deciduous forest biome is a large area with specific plant and animal species. It has four distinct seasons and is located across parts of North America and Eurasia. The climate is temperate with temperatures ranging from -30 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 to 60 inches of annual precipitation. Common plant life includes oak, birch, and tulip trees which lose their leaves in winter. Animal life includes elk, mountain lions, coyotes and chipmunks which hibernate in winter.
Grassland by Morgan & Riley
A biome is a large geographic area with similar plant and animal life. Grasslands biomes are found in parts of Africa, India, North America, Australia and South America. Grasslands have a dry, hot climate with temperatures between 40-100 degrees and annual precipitation of 10-35 inches. Common grassland plants like purple coneflower, buffalo grass and big blue stem have deep roots to absorb moisture during droughts. Typical grassland animals include cheetahs, elephants, lions, kangaroos and zebras, with zebras having stripes that confuse predators.
Desert by Andres & Clay
This document provides information about desert biomes. It identifies locations of deserts around the world, including Australia, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It describes the climate as arid with little rainfall, temperatures ranging from 28 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and average annual precipitation of 19 inches. It also lists common desert plants like cacti that store water, and animals found in deserts such as the roadrunner, scorpion, toad, kangaroo rat, and gecko that have adaptations for the arid climate.
Grassland by Kristin & Olivia
The document discusses the temperate grassland biome. It is found in large areas in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The climate features four seasons with temperatures ranging between 40-100 degrees Fahrenheit and precipitation of 10-35 inches yearly. Common plant species include big bluestem, purple coneflower, buffalo grass, and stinging nettles. Herbivores in this biome include bison, wolves, swift foxes, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets which have adaptations like sharp teeth for eating grass.
Deciduous Forest By Daniel & Spencer
The document discusses the temperate deciduous forest biome. Key details include:
- Locations include the eastern half of the USA, Canada, Europe, parts of Russia, China, and Japan.
- Climate is characterized by average rainfall of 30-60 inches annually and temperatures ranging from -22 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Common tree species are birch, beech, oak, maple, and eglantine.
- Example animal species include the bald eagle, tawny owl, hortern cardinal, bob white quail, and American burying beetle.
- The document provides links to additional information on the biome's characteristics, plant and animal species, and
Rainforest by Mauricio & Will
This document defines biomes and describes the tropical rainforest biome. It provides details on the locations of rainforests around the world, their hot and humid climate with average temperatures between 64-77 degrees Fahrenheit and high precipitation between 50 to 260 inches per year. The document lists some of the common plant species found in rainforests, such as orchids, pitcher plants, lianas, bromeliads, and venus fly traps. It also names several animal species including the poison dart frog, Bengal tiger, chimpanzee, gorilla, and spider monkey.
The Taiga By Gracelynn & Aviannah
A biome is a community of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they exist in, such as temperature and precipitation. Biomes are classified by dominant vegetation types and found throughout the world in areas with similar climates like tropical rainforests, grasslands, or tundra. They experience characteristic temperature and precipitation levels that allow certain communities of organisms to thrive.
Corrina
The document describes the tundra biome. The tundra is located in cold regions near the Arctic and Antarctic circles, including parts of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia, Siberia and Russia. The tundra has a cold climate with average annual precipitation of around 18 inches, mostly as snow. Typical plant species include bear berry, tufted saxifrage, Labrador tea, pasque flower and diamond leaf willow. Common animal species are polar bear, snowy owl, ermine, harlequin duck and arctic fox.
Kate and Mackenzie
This document describes a deciduous forest biome. Key details include:
- It is located in eastern parts of North America, central Europe, Russia, and eastern China.
- The climate features mild summers and cold winters with temperatures from 23 to 38 degrees and precipitation of 14-18 inches per season.
- Common plant species are American beech, carpet moss, white oak, lady fern, and common lime. Animal species include eastern chipmunk, duckbill platypus, coyote, fat dormouse, and European red squirrel.
- Lady fern and European red squirrel have adaptations like roots with fibers and a bushy tail, respectively, to help them live
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- 2. * A large community of plants and animals in a particular area with a particular climate.
- 3. * * * * * * * * North Pole South Pole Northern Canada Alaska Edges of Greenland Northern Scandinavia Northern Siberia Russia
- 4. * Usually cold and dry * Average precipitation * 18” mostly snow * Temperature range * Cold as -30oF to 20oF
- 5. * * * * * Bear Berry Tufted Saxifrage Labrador Tea Pasque Flower Diamond Leaf Willow Diamond Leaf Willow Tufted Saxifrage Bear Berry * Being able to bend easily to collect water Pasque Flower Labrador Tea
- 6. * * * * * Polar Bear Snowy Owl Ermine Harlequin Duck Arctic Fox Polar Bear Snowy Owl Arctic Fox * Turns white to blend in easily Harlequin Duck Ermine
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