1. Earth's Major Biomes!

2. Definition of Biome
A group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.

4. Rain Forest Biome
At least 80 inches of rain a year, overgrown with vegetation.

6. Temperate Rain Forest
Mild temperatures, dominated by coniferous trees, very wet – 80 + inches/year!

8. Tropical Rain Forest
Warm, humid, has deciduous trees that form a canopy inches/year.

10. Desert
Less than 10 in. of rain a year. Very little plant or animal life. Huge temperature range.

12. Grassland Biome
Receive inches of rain a year. Often has no trees.

13. Savanna
Receives in. of rain a year. Can support small trees and shrubs. More life than a grassland.

15. Deciduous Forest Biome
Receives inches of rain a year. Distinct seasons. Contains deciduous trees!

16. Deciduous Trees
Deciduous trees lose their leaves over winter.

18. Coniferous Forest
Cold winters, mild summers, coniferous trees, plenty of rain ( in.). Also known as Boreal Forests,
or Taiga.

19. Coniferous Trees Are…
“Evergreen” trees, Pine, Fir, etc. Have needles instead of leaves.

21. Tundra
Extremely cold and dry! Permafrost dominates soil. Few small trees and shrubs.

22. Definition of Permafrost
When the soil just below the surface is frozen year round.
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25. Ice and mountains
Because of the lack of life these places are not part of a biome.