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Ecology
Dictionary Definition -
the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment

Lesson 1.4 Six Terrestrial Biomes


Six Terrestrial Biomes
  • Tundra
  • Taiga
  • Desert
  • Grassland
  • Temperate Forest
  • Tropical Rain Forest

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Tundra
  • Tundra has little precipitation and lowest temperatures of all land biomes.
  • Typical vegetation is lichens and mosses.

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Taiga
  • Taiga has cold winters and short, cool summers.
  • It supports coniferous trees with needlelike leaves.

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Desert
  • Desert has little precipitation and can be hot or cold.
  • Typical vegetation is cacti and small plants.

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Grassland
  • Grassland has rich soil but supports few shrubs and trees.

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Temperate Forest
  • Temperate forest includes mostly deciduous trees.

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Tropical Rain Forest
  • Tropical rain forest is consistently warm and wet.
  • Typical vegetation is broadleaf evergreen trees, with a huge biodiversity (variety and number of species).


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