Biomes of the World
Explore the major biomes of the world, their characteristics, and the plants and animals that inhabit them.
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Biomes of the World
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1. Which biome is characterized by very low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation?
Tundra
Desert
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
2. Which biome is known for its permafrost layer and low-growing plants?
Taiga
Temperate Forest
Tundra
Savanna
3. The largest land biome is the , also known as the boreal forest.
4. Deciduous trees, which shed their leaves seasonally, are characteristic of the biome.
5. A biome is defined by its climate, plant life, and .
6. Deserts receive more rainfall than tropical rainforests.
True
False
7. The ocean is considered an aquatic biome.
True
False
8. Name two adaptations that animals living in the desert biome might have.
9. Identify the biomes labeled A, B, and C on the map below.
A:
B:
C: