Original Biomes

A region with similar climates, plants, and animals

A single type of plant or animal

A city with many buildings

A body of water like a lake

A biome is a broader, higher-level category than an ecosystem.

An ecosystem is larger than a biome.

A biome contains only abiotic factors.

An ecosystem contains only biotic factors.

Boreal forest

Desert

Freshwater

All of the above

Its location relative to the Equator

The amount of rainfall it receives

The types of animals found there

The soil type

They are the largest land biome on Earth and have long, cold winters with low biodiversity.

They are found near the equator and have the highest biodiversity.

They are located in areas with moderate climates and have many deciduous trees.

They are only found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Lynx

Grizzly bears

White-tailed deer

Amur (Siberian) tigers

They keep their leaves all year round.

They shed their leaves every fall and grow new ones in spring.

They have needle-like leaves and cones.

They only grow in tropical climates.

deciduous

It is the coldest biome on Earth.

It has the most biodiversity of any land biome.

It is dominated by deciduous trees.

It receives the least amount of rainfall.

Having large roots to support themselves in thin soil

Climbing vines called lianas

Growing air plants that get water from the air

Growing thick bark to protect from cold

Lions

Bison

Elephants

Hyenas

They have cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers.

They are found only in North America.

They are known for their ability to recover from wildfires.

They are covered mostly by tall trees.

Waxy coatings on leaves

Large, broad leaves

Deep taproots

Brightly colored flowers

Deserts receive almost no precipitation.

All deserts are hot and sandy.

Some deserts are icy and cold.

Deserts can alternate between hot and cold.

Growing tall to reach sunlight

Keeping a low profile close to the ground

Developing large fruits

Having thick bark