Global Biomes Flashcards
What is a biome?
a large scale ecosystem
what is the climate of a tundra?
very cold
where are tundras located?
they are a transition between a forest and the ice and are located on the northern hemisphere
do tundras have any plants or animals?
no most cant survive due to the high altitude
what is the climate of a savannah?
very warm
what type of plants are in a savannah?
small trees, grass
where are savannahs located?
between forests and deserts
what animals live in a savannah?
megafauna animals, which migrate in the wet season
what is the climate and weather in a tropical rainforest?
28-30 degrees celsius all day and night all year and rains every day
what type of plants are in a tropical rainforest?
continuous trees, thick vegetation which grow very fast
what animals live in a tropical rainforest?
lots of animals, mainly small ones
what is the climate and weather in a hot desert?
colder at night, hot and dry in day time all year round
where are tropical rainforests located?
in a band around the equator mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
what type of plants are in a hot desert?
short and spiky plants, not very many, as there is no water, maybe trees depending on how hot the climate is
what animals live in a tropical rainforest?
limited animals, if any small animals
