Biomes Flashcards
Define biome
Regions of the world with similar climate, flora and fauna
Temperature in the desert?
-3.9 to 38 degrees
Precipitation in the desert?
250mm per year
Vegetation in the desert?
Cactus, small bushes
Location of the desert?
15 to 35 degrees latitude
Temperature of the deciduous woodland?
-30 to 30 degrees
Precipitation of the deciduous woodland?
750 to 1,500mm Per year
Vegetation in the deciduous woodland?
Broad leaf trees and shrubs
Location of the deciduous woodland?
USA, China and Japan
Temperature of the tundra?
-40 to 18 degrees
Precipitation of the tundra?
150 to 250mm per year
Vegetation in the tundra?
Almost no trees and mosses
Location of the tundra?
North America, Europe
Temperature of the coniferous forest?
-40 to 20 degrees
Precipitation of the coniferous forest?
300 to 900mm per year
Vegetation in the coniferous forest?
Evergreen trees
Locations of the coniferous forest?
Canada, USA
Temperature of the Savannah grassland?
-20 to 30 degrees
Precipitation of the Savannah grassland?
500 to 900mm per year
Vegetation of the Savannah grassland?
Grasses, wheat and oat
Location of the Savannah grassland?
South Africa, North America
Temperature of the tropical rainforest?
20 to 25 degrees
Precipitation of the tropical rainforest?
2,000 to 10,000mm per year
Vegetation of the tropical rainforest?
Vines, palm trees and ferns
Location of the tropical rainforest?
On the equator
