Land Biomes

Front 1

Grasslands

Back 1

1. can live without much rain
2. small animals and herds of larger animals live there
3. play a major role in world agriculture

Front 2

Tundra

Back 2

1. a rolling plain
2. low temperatures and long winters in the tundra prevent trees from growing
3. a region of dramatic seasonal changes
4. Permafrost- a layer od permanently frozen soil just below the surface
4. many animals migrate there into the tundra for the winter
5. Sun is rare in winter, and shines all the time in the summeer.

Front 3

Deciduous forest

Back 3

1. moderate temperatures and rainfall
2. has changes of seasons
3. several layers of plants
4. variety of animals

Front 4

Taiga

Back 4

1. evergreen trees
2. has only 2 layers
3. insects, mammals, and birds live there, but change from season to season

Front 5

Deserts

Back 5

1. most deserts hot in summer, but freezing at night in winter
2. desert plants have adaptations that help them conserve water
3. desert animals are adapted to dry climate

Front 6

Tropical Rainforest

Back 6

1. found near the equator
2. strong sunlight, warm, wet climate
3. 3 layers: tall trees, canopy, floor
4. diverse plant and animal life

Front 7

Biome

Back 7

a large-scale ecosystem

Front 8

Six major types of biomes

Back 8

tropical rain forest, deciduous forest, grassland, desert, taiga, tundra

Front 9

Climate zone

Back 9

a region in which yearly patterns of temperature, rainfall, and the amount of sunlight are similar throughout