1. Biomes: Tropical Rainforest
Greatest biodiversity of any biome
Threatened by habitat destruction
Receives the most rain
Abiotic Factors:
Hot and wet year-round
Nutrient poor soil

2. Biomes: Tropical Rainforest
Animal Adaptations:
Specialized to eat specific things
Bright colors warn of danger
Plant Adaptations:
Thin bark to let water escape
Leaves with drip tip to allow excess water to drip off

3. Biomes: Temperate/Deciduous Forest
Biome we live in
Abiotic Factors:
Distinct seasons: hot summers, cold winters
Nutrient rich soil

4. Biomes: Temperate/Deciduous Forest
Animal Adaptations:
Hibernate during winter
Store food for winter
Plant Adaptations:
Trees shed leaves to conserve water
Water storage tissues

5. Biomes: Savanna Abiotic Factors: Warm year-round with seasonal rains
Compact soil
Frequent fires (from lightning)

6. Biomes: Savanna Animal Adaptations: Plant Adaptations:
Long legs for migration
Animals burrow underground for safety
Plant Adaptations:
Long tap roots to get ground water
Thick bark to resist fire

7. Biomes: Desert Least biodiversity Least rainfall Abiotic Factors:
Highly variable temperatures (warm day/cold night) and very little rainfall
Soil rich in minerals; poor in organic matter

8. Biomes: Desert Animal Adaptations: Plant Adaptations: Nocturnal
Get water from eating seeds
Plant Adaptations:
Store water in leaves and stems
Long root system to get water

9. Biomes: Taiga Abiotic Factors: Nutrient poor soil
Cold winters; short mild summers
Moderate rainfall
Nutrient poor soil

10. Biomes: Taiga Animal Adaptations: Plant Adaptations:
Protective layer of fat
Wide paws that work like snow-shoes
Plant Adaptations:
Needle shaped leaves to conserve water
Evergreen to photosynthesize as soon as temp. increases

11. Biomes: Tundra Least biodiversity Coldest biome Abiotic Factors:
Strong winds; low rainfall; long, cold, dark winters
Soil is permafrost

12. Biomes: Tundra Animal Adaptations: Plant Adaptations: Thick fur coats
Small size
Plant Adaptations:
Grow small and close to the ground
Dark in color to absorb more heat

13. Biomes: Temperate Grassland
Abiotic Factors:
Hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall
Fertile soils
Frequent fires

14. Biomes: Temperate Grassland
Animal Adaptations:
Digestive systems specifically designed to feed on grass
Coloring allows them to blend in or camouflage
Plant Adaptations:
Deep roots to absorb moisture
Roots withstand fire to re-sprout quickly

16. Identify which biome goes with which number on the graph.
Grassland / Savanna
Tundra
Temperate / Deciduous Forests
Desert
Taiga
Tropical Rainforest

17. 1. Tropical Rainforest
2. Temperate / Deciduous Forests
3. Grassland / Savanna
4. Desert
5. Taiga
6. Tundra

18. Which biome has the most biodiversity?
Which biome has the least biodiversity?
Which biome(s) get the least amount of rainfall?
Which biome gets the most rainfall?