Biomes Study Guide

 1. Name 6 major land biomes.  A. Tropical rainforest B. Tundra C. Taiga  D. Desert E. Deciduous Forest F. Grassland 2.Name 3 types of saltwater biomes. A. oceans b. coral reefs c. estuaries A. oceans b. coral reefs c. estuaries 3. How much salt must there be in order to be called a saltwater biome? More than 1%

 4. What does the concentration of salt have to be in an aquatic biome to be considered a freshwater biome?  Less than 1%  5. This biome is located near the equator and is home to the sloth, jaguar, and toucan.  Tropical Rainforest

 6. This biome has harsh winters and short summers. The ground is frozen much of the year. It is home to caribou and polar bears.  Tundra  7. Name 5 freshwater biomes.  A. lakes B. rivers C. ponds D. streams  E. wetlands

 8. What is a biome?  A biome is a very, large ecosystem that has its own type of soil, climate, plants, and animals.  9. This biome is extremely hot during the day and cold at night. It is home to the cactus.  Desert.

 10.The biome is located 50 degrees north latitude and is near the Arctic Circle. It is known for its vast amount of evergreen trees.  Taiga  11. This biome is found in the U.S. where we live. It has hardwoods and pine trees. Animals that live here include deer, raccoons, bears, snakes.  Deciduous Forest

 12. This biome is found in the U.S. and Africa. It contains mostly of grasses and wildflowers. Prairie dogs, giraffes, and elephants call this their home.  Grasslands  13. This smaller biome is located on the tips of almost all of the continents except Antarctica. It is prone to wildfires and is home to the aardwolf, puma, and grey fox.  Chaparral