Biomes & Adoptations Flashcards
The tundra and taiga is located in
Cold environments
Frozen surface (permafrost ) ; treeless
Tundra
Cold, dry winters ; warm summers ; evergreen trees
Taiga ( boreal)
Animals in cold environments have
- compact bodes to ___ ___
- thick fat/fur for ___
Save heat
Insulation
Plants in cold environments
Trees have needles to prevent ___ ___
Water loss
The desert and temperate grassland are located in
Hot environments
VERY hot 🥵and VERY dry
Desert
Hot with few trees ,lots of grasses
Temperate grassland
Animals in hot environments
- burrow underground
- active at ____
- get water from food
-___ body ize
- light colored
Night /small
Plants in hot environment
- store ____
- long roots
Water 🌊
Deciducus ( broadleaf) and rainforests are located in
Forested environment
Cool and rainy ; typical forest area
Deciduous (broadleaf )
Rainy and colorful plants and animals
Rainforest
Animals in forest environments ( deciduous )
- m
- h
-c
Migration , hibernation, camouflage
Plants in forest environments
-___ in winter (deciduous)
- large leaves
Dormant