Global Habitats Flashcards
(10 cards)
Where are tundra biomes found
Northern Europe, Canada, and Alaska (High latitudes close to north pole)
Where are Grass land biomesfound
Between -23.5 to -65 and 23.5 to 65 degrees latitude
Where are temperate deciduous forest biomes found
In Europe, USA, and China (usually 40-60 degree latitude areas)
Where are tropical rain forest biomes found
In areas like Amazon jungle and Daintree Rainforest in Australia (usually between tropics)
Where are Hot desert biomes found
15-35 degrees north and south of the equator
Where are Polar biomes found
North and south poles
What are the characteristics of a grass land
Has a Wet and dry season, few trees, grass dominated
What are the characteristics of a tundra biome
Very long days in summer, very short days in winter. Doesn’t rain much, winter temperature below freezing and dominated by grass and moss vegetation
What are the characteristics of the Temperate deciduous forest?
Have four seasons with different temps, rains throughout the year and trees shed leaves in winter
Where are the characteristics of the tropical rainforest
Hot weather and humidity/moisture is high. Lush vegetation and forest with dense canopys.
