Biomes

The worlds major biomes have specific characteristics and are formed as a result of the climate present at their site.

Tropical Rainforests

Consistent light, temperature, precipitation.The largest and densest variety of life on earth.

Polar

6 months day, 6 months might. Up to -89 degrees C

Savanna

Dry season, wet season, complex ecosystem

Tundra

Below freezing most of the year, little precipitation, 24 hour daylight in summer, little daylight in winter. Permafrost soil.

Desert

Little to no precipitation, as high as 57 degrees celsius, large variation between night and day temp. Little to no soil.

Almeria Desert, Spain

Nevada, USA

Atacama Desert:The driest place on earthNo significant rainfall from 1570 –

1971La Nina20 million years old

Your task

For 5 Biomes, describe its physical appearance and the climate of the biome (climate graph).To be completed by: