Biomes 9 Flashcards
Forest with the shortest summer growing season
Boreal forest
Has a layer of permanently frozen soil called
Tundra
Richest most fertile soil due to decay of deep grass roots
Grassland
Strong winds and little soil
Temperate rainforest
Most extreme fluctuations in daily temperatures
Desert
Forest along coastlines are backed by mountains
Temperate rainforest
Has four distinct seasons
Temperate deciduous forest
Highest annual precipitation
Tropical rainforest
Short grasses, lichens, and mosses
Tundra
Tall trees covered with mosses and lichens
Tropical rainforest
Grasses with flexible stalks and deep roots
Grassland
Tall trees form a dense canopy
Tropical rainforest
Forest with coniferous trees
Boreal forest
Biome with highest biodiversity
Tropical rainforest
Plants have small, thick, waxy leaves to prevent loss of water
Boreal forest