1. Biomes
Scientists divide the world into large natural areas called biomes. Desert and rainforest biomes are two that you’ve probably heard of. Each biome is known for certain kinds of plants and animals. But what’s really at the heart of a biome is its climate. How hot or cold is it? How much rain and snow fall every year?

2. Tundra Climate Average annual temperatures is -58 °F Plants
Mosses, heaths and lichen.
Animals
Polar Bears, Arctic Fox, Musk Ox, Wolves, caribou.
Location
Northern Hemisphere : Alaska, Northern of Canada and Russia.

3. Desert Climate From 32 °F at night and 113 °F at day. Plants
Cactus, shrubs, Cardón, Camel Thorn Tree, Prickly pear, Saguaro.
Animals
Snakes, lizards, tarantulas, dingo, porcupines, coyotes.
Location
North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

4. Tropical Rainforest Climate Around 80 °F Plants
Thousands of types of flowering plants
Animals
Hummingbirds, monkeys, snakes, Frogs, three-toed sloths.
Location
Africa, southeast of Asia and south America.

5. Savanna Climate 61°F. In dry season is 93 °F Plants
Pine trees, palm trees, shrubs.
Animals
Lions, leopards, deer, crocodiles, vultures, cheetahs, kangaroos.
Location
Africa, Australia, India and South America.

6. Chaparral Climate 30-40 °F Plants
Cactus, poison oak, scrub oak and shrubs.
Animals
Jackals, lizards, Bobcats, cougars, deer.
Location
Mexico, Europe and the Northern part of Africa.

7. Corral Reef Climate From 70 to 85 °F Plants Algae and sea grasses.
Animals
Jellyfish, crustaceans, sea turtles, sea snakes, sea stars.
Location
Indo-Pacific region, Australia, American and African west coasts.

8. Ocean Climate The average temperature is 39 °F Plants
Several types of water plants.
Animals
Whales, sharks, octopus, dolphins, sea cucumbers, squids.
Location
This biome occupies 71% of the planet’s surface.

9. Fresh Water Climate From 39° to 71°F Plants
Spike rush, bull rush, pickerel weed, cattail, and water lily, mangrove leaves.
Animals
Manatees, frogs, raccoon, mosquitoes
Location
Florida, Amazon River, lakes in Russia.

10. Taiga Climate From 64 to 72 °F. In winter -14 °F Plants
Coniferous, pines, oak, maple and elm trees.
Animals
Mooses, lynx, bears, wolverines, foxes, squirrels.
Location
North America and Eurasia.

11. Wetland
Climate
Vary depending on the location: −58 °F, 51 °F or 122 °F.
Plants
Water plants, trees, mangrove and shrubs.
Animals
Amphibians, Alligators, turtles, snakes, Insects.
Location
On every continent except Antarctica.