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Class 14b: Biomes
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Biomes Biome: large community of plants and animals in a particular environment
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Tundra Cold desert/grassland
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Boreal forest Subarctic climate Extensive area, but simple community
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Midlatitude deciduous forest Moderate precipitation, varying temperatures Dense, broadleaf, deciduous trees
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Midlatitude grassland Steppe climate Prairie, steppe, veldt, pampas
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Mediterranean woodland/shrub Matches mediterranean climate Open, grassy woodland, or chaparral
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Desert Covers 1/3 of Earth’s land area Preserving moisture and avoiding heat
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Tropical savanna Savanna or desert climates
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Tropical scrub Savanna or steppe climates Low-growing, scraggly trees and bushes, many with thorns
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Tropical deciduous forest Dry period of weeks or months Deciduous trees (moisture, not light), shrubs
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Tropical rainforest Consistent rainfall, high temperatures Most complex ecosystem
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