1. Biomes Tundra, Taiga, Rainforest, Desert, Grassland, Temperate and Deciduous Forest, Freshwater, and Saltwater biomes. Kymberly Mayfield 2-28-12 5 th Hour

2. Desert Location: Everywhere, AZ and Mexico, Sahara Climate: Hot Rainfall: 2cm Animals: Snakes, Scorpions, Lizards, etc. Plants: Cacti, Shrubs Food Chain: Sun -> f=Flower -> Pika-> Jackrabbit - > Coyote

3. Tundra Location: North and South poles Climate: Very Cold Rainfall: 3cm Animals: Polar bears, Penguins, Plants: Lichen, Moss, fungus, etc. Food Chain: Sun -> Grass -> Arctic Hare -> Arctic Fox -> Polar Bear Fun Fact: The tundra is basically a frozen desert.

4. Taiga Location: Underneath the Tundra Climate: Cold Rainfall: 80-100 cm Animals: Wolves, Caribou, Moose Plants: Spruce and Evergreen trees Food Chain: Sun -> Seeds -> Squirrel-> Fox -> Lynx

5. Rainforest Location: Equator Climate: Humid Rainfall: 200 cm Animals: Jaguars, Monkeys, Toucans Plants: Very thick tall trees and vines Food Chain: Sun -> Grass -> Bugs -> Monkey -> Leopard Fun Fact: Some of the biggest bugs in the world live in rainforests.

6. Grassland/Savanna Location: Africa Climate: Hot Rainfall: 50 cm Animals: Hippos, Zebras, Plants: Bushes and thick blades of grass Food Chain: Sun -> Grass -> Field Mouse -> Weasel - > Hawk

7. Temperate Deciduous Forest Location: U.S. East Coast Climate: Cool in the Summer Rainfall: 100-150cm Animals: Cougars, rabbits, deer Plants: Dormant in the winter, Maple trees Food Chain: Sun -> Nuts -> Squirrel-> Ringtail -> Bobcat

8. Freshwater Location: Rivers, lakes, ponds, and swamps Animals: Alligators, ducks, frogs, bugs Plants: Lilly pads, duckweed, cattails Food Chain: Algae -> Blunt nose Minnow -> Bluegills -> Great Blue Heron

9. Saltwater Location: Oceans and Seas Animals: Whales, shark, fish Plants: Seaweed, plankton Food Chain: Sun -> Kelp -> Sea Urchin -> Sea Otter -> Killer Whale Fun Fact: More than 70% of the world is covered in water.