Major Biomes of the World

The camel is a famous desert animal because of its ability to survive in arid environments with limited water North Carolina is the most ecologically unique state in the southeast because its borders contain sub-tropical, temperate, and boreal habitats. Although the state is at temperate latitudes, the Applachian mountains and the Gulf Stream influence climate and, hence, the vegetation (flora) and animals (fauna). Three biomes of North Carolina: 1. Coastal  Located in eastern North Carolina, the coastal region is much warmer and more humid.  Climate: Humid Subtropical  Geography: Flat coastal plain 2. Piedmont  This region includes the [urban area] urban biomes of Raleigh and Durham, as well as a large area of semi-mountainous, rolling hills.  Climate: Humid Subtropical  Geography: Rolling, gentle hills and flat valleys. The Piedmont ranges from about 300– 400 feet (90–120 m) elevation in the east to over 1,000 feet (300 m) in the west 3. Appalachian Mountains  Mountainous western North Carolina  Climate: Humid Continental  Geography - The Appalachian Mountains with elevations between 1500 to more than 6000 feet. Biodiversity includes all of the living things on the earth including plants, animals, fungi, and even microorganisms. Biodiversity is found in your backyard and all over the planet. Biodiversity increases ecosystem productivity; all of the species in that ecosystem, no matter their size, have a big role. A diverse ecosystem can prevent and recover from lots of disasters. Humans depend on plants and animals. For example, one quarter of all prescription medicines in the U.S. have ingredients from plants. If a diverse ecosystem is more productive, it's easier to get these plants. Here are some of the major ways biodiversity helps humans: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Plants absorb greenhouse gases and help stop global warming. It is easier for biodiverse ecosystems to recover from natural disasters. Healthy biodiversity of species can provide a variety of food (like meat and produce). Many of our medicinal drugs come from plants. All of our wood products come from nature. We can learn more about our earth by observing a diverse ecosystem. Many recreational areas benefit from a healthy ecosystem, which promotes tourism. Biodiversity is beautiful and should be enjoyed. What Are the Threats to Biodiversity? Уведіть т= and foodтекст resources, thanks to its specialized physiological adaptations such as humps for water storage and thick fur to protec 1. Using up natural resources before they can be renewed (over-fishing in oceans, or over-harvesting trees on land) 2. Habitat destruction like clearing forests or draining wetlands for towns or agricultural purposes 3. Releasing invasive species into foreign ecosystems (like the cane toad in Australia or the zebra mussel in the Great Lakes) 4. Any kind of pollution (water, air, soil, etc). 5. Failure of food chains Biosphere The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. It can also be called the zone of life on Earth, a closed (apart from solar and cosmic radiation) and self-regulating system. The Ecosystem The ecosystem is composed of two parts: the biotic and the abiotic. The biotic is living component of the environment. It includes the fauna, animals, and the flora, plants, and all other living things. The abiotic is the non-living component which includes the air, soil, water, etc. The biotic( living) and abiotic( nonliving) continuously interact with one another. Major Biomes of the World Have you visited any biomes lately? A biome is a large ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. If you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a frosty biome called the Arctic tundra. If you jumped on a plane and flew to Brazil, you could be in a hot and humid biome called the tropical rainforest. The world contains many other biomes: grasslands, deserts, and mountains, to name a few. The plants and animals living in each are as different as their climates. Arctic Tundra The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast, treeless area of low, swampy plains in the far north around the Arctic Ocean. It includes the northern lands of Europe (Lapland and Scandinavia), Asia (Siberia), and North America (Alaska and Canada), as well as most of Greenland. Another type of tundra is the alpine tundra, which is a biome that exists at the tops of high mountains. Special features: This is the earth's coldest biome. Since the sun does not rise for nearly six months of the year, it is not unusual for the temperature to be below -30°F in winter. The earth of the Arctic tundra has a permanently frozen subsoil, called permafrost, which makes it impossible for trees to grow. Frozen prehistoric animal remains have been found preserved in the permafrost. In summer, a thin layer of topsoil thaws and creates many pools, lakes, and marshes, a haven for mosquitoes, midges, and blackflies. More than 100 species of migrant birds are attracted by the insect food and the safe feeding ground of the tundra. Other animals that live in this biome include polar bears, Arctic foxes, caribou, and grey wolves. Plants that you might find include small shrubs and cushion plants, and the lichen which cover the many rocks on the tundra's terrain. The Arctic is also famous for the beauty of its flowers during early autumn. Deciduous Forest This biome is in the mild temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. Major regions are found in eastern North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. Special features: Deciduous trees lose their leaves in fall. The natural decaying of the fallen leaves enriches the soil and supports all kinds of plant and animal life. The deciduous forest is a lively place, where oak, beech, ash, and maple trees are typical, and wildflowers, berries, and many types of insect and animal life abound. But the fertile soil is also good for people, and in Europe most of the deciduous forest has been destroyed to make room for farms and homes. In the U.S., the deciduous forest is a home for deer, American gray squirrels, wood mice, rabbits, raccoons, woodpeckers, cardinals, and finches, to name a few. Taiga Taiga, also known as the boreal forest or coniferous forest. Taiga is the world's largest terrestrial biome These forests consist mainly of cone-bearing trees such as spruce, hemlock, and fir, which are well suited to the cold climate. The soil is not very fertile, however, because there are no leaves to decompose and enrich it. Some animals that thrive in this biome are the ermine, the moose, the red fox, the snowshoe rabbit, and birds such as the crossbill and the great horned owl. Special features: Taiga is the world's largest land biome, and makes up 29% of the world's forest cover; the largest areas are located in Russia and Canada. The taiga is the terrestrial biome with the lowest annual average temperatures after the tundra and permanent ice caps. Extreme winter minimums in the northern taiga are typically lower than those of the tundra. The lowest reliably recorded temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere were recorded in the taiga of northeastern Russia.Desert Desert A desert is an area where little life exists because of a lack of water. Scientists estimate that about onefifth of the earth's land surface is desert. Deserts can be found on every continent except Europe. There are two different kinds: hot and dry (such as the Arabian and Sahara deserts) and cold and dry (such as Antarctica and the Gobi desert). In North America, there are four major deserts: the Great Basin, the Mojave, the Sonoran, and the Chihuahuan. All but the Great Basin are hot deserts located in Mexico and the southwestern part of the United States. The Great Basin covers parts of Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, and is considered a cold desert. Special features: The lack of water and intense heat or cold make this biome inhospitable to most life forms. Most of the plants you'll see in the desert are species of cactus. You might come across yucca, aloe, octillo plants, or the tall saguaro cacti. A few animals—mainly reptiles, like snakes and lizards, and amphibians, like frogs and toads—are well adapted to the hot desert. Another famous desert animal is the camel, which can make water from the fat it stores in its hump. The Emperor and Adélie penguins are well-known animals living at the edge of the Antarctic desert. Grasslands Grasslands are places with hot, dry climates that are perfect for growing food. They are known throughout the world by different names. In the U.S. they are called prairies and extend from the Midwest to the Rocky Mountains. In South Africa, grasslands are called the veld. Hot, tropical grasslands called savannas are found in South America and Africa. In Eurasia, temperate zone grasslands are called steppes; in South America, pampas. Special features: This inland biome is made of vast areas of grassy field. It receives so little rain that very few trees can grow. The U.S. prairies are used to graze cattle and to raise cereal crops. There is little variety of animal life. Some original prairie animals like the wolf and bison have come close to being eliminated from the habitat by hunters. Today, some of the most common grassland animals include the prairie dog and the mule deer in North America, the giraffe and the zebra in Africa, and the lion in Africa and Asia. Mountains Mountains exist on all the continents of the earth. Many of the world's mountains lie in two great belts. The Circum-Pacific chain, often called the Ring of Fire, runs from the west coast of the Americas through New Zealand and Australia and up through the Philippines to Japan. The other major belt, called the Alpine-Himalayan, or Tethyan, system, stretches from the Pyrenees in Spain and France through the Alps and on to the Himalayas before ending in Indonesia. Special features: Mountains are usually found in groups called chains or ranges, although some stand alone. A mountain biome is very cold and windy. The higher the mountain, the colder and windier the environment. There is also less oxygen at high elevations. The animals of this biome have adapted to the cold, the lack of oxygen, and the rugged landscape. They include the mountain goat, ibex (wild goat), sheep, mountain lion, puma, and yak. All of them are excellent climbers, which means they can move freely in the steep, rocky landscape. Types of plants vary depending on geographic location and altitude. Lower elevations are commonly covered by forests, while very high elevations are usually treeless. Rainforests Tropical rainforests are found in Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, and on many of the Pacific islands. They are often found along the equator. Almost half of the world's tropical rainforests are in the South American country Brazil. There are other types of rainforests around the world, too. For example, northern Australia has a “dry rainforest” that experiences a dry season each year, and the rainy Pacific Northwest in the United States has a “temperate rainforest” that is made up of evergreen trees. Special features:Tropical rainforests receive at least 70 inches of rain each year and have more species of plants and animals than any other biome. Many of the plants used in medicine can only be found in tropical rainforests. The combination of heat and moisture makes this biome the perfect environment for more than 15 million plants and animals. The thick vegetation absorbs moisture, which then evaporates and completes the cycle by falling again as rain. A rainforest grows in three levels. The canopy, or tallest level, has trees between 100 and 200 feet tall. They block most of the sunlight from the levels below. The second level, or understory, contains a mix of small trees, vines, and palms as well as shrubs and ferns. The third and lowest level is the forest floor, where herbs, mosses, and fungi grow. Rainforests are an endangered biome. People have cut the trees and sold the wood for firewood, building materials, and paper. Parts of the rainforest have been burned to make space for grazing and farming. Every minute, approximately 30 acres of rainforest are destroyed. The large amounts of carbon dioxide that are released due to the cutting and burning of rainforests contribute to the greenhouse effect. Some of the animals of the tropical rainforest are the anteater, jaguar, brocket deer, lemur, orangutan, marmoset, macaw, parrot, sloth, and toucan. Among the many plant species are bamboo, banana trees, rubber trees, and cassava. Location of Arctic Tundra Grasslands Rainforests Location of Northern Boreal Forests or Taiga or Coniferous Forest Grasslands Pecos and Staked Plains of the Texas Panhandle Biodiversity and Biomes Environmental Science Name: _______________________________________ Period: ______ Date: ____________________ Essential Question: Why is biodiversity important to the biosphere? How do human activities impact the biosphere? 1. Why is North Carolina considered as the most ecologically unique in the southeast of the U.S.? North Carolina is considered the most ecologically unique in the southeast of the U.S. due to its diverse ______________________________________________________________________________ range of ecosystems, including coastal plains, mountains, and forests, which support a wide variety of plant and animal species ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. What are the three types of biomes in North Carolina? The three types of biomes in North Carolina are temperate deciduous forests, temperate grasslands, and temperate rainforests ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What kind of biome do we have in Winston-Salem North Carolina? In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the biome is primarily temperate deciduous forest. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms within a particular habitat or ecosystem. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Why is biodiversity important? Biodiversity is important because it contributes to ecosystem stability, resilience, and productivity. It also ______________________________________________________________________________ provides numerous ecosystem services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Write three ways on how biodiversity help human being. Three ways biodiversity helps human beings include providing food security through crop diversity, ______________________________________________________________________________ contributing to medicine and pharmaceuticals through natural compounds found in diverse species, and ______________________________________________________________________________ supporting ecotourism and recreational activities, which generate economic benefits ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Write three threats to biodiversity. Three threats to biodiversity include habitat destruction and fragmentation, pollution, and climate change. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Why is releasing invasive species a threat to biodiversity? ( Think!) Releasing invasive species is a threat to biodiversity because invasive species often outcompete native ______________________________________________________________________________ species for resources, leading to declines in native populations and disruptions to ecosystems. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Why is using natural resources before they can be renewed a threat to biodiversity? ( Think!) Using natural resources before they can be renewed is a threat to biodiversity because it can lead to habitat ______________________________________________________________________________ destruction, loss of species, and disruption of ecosystems' natural balance. ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. What is a biome? A biome is a large ecological area characterized by distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 11. What determine the type of animals living in a certain biome? The type of animals living in a certain biome is determined by factors such as climate, availability of food and water, and adaptations to environmental conditions. ______________________________________________________________________________ 12. What is an Arctic tundra biome? An Arctic tundra biome is a cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic regions with low temperatures and short ______________________________________________________________________________ growing seasons. ______________________________________________________________________________ 13. What are the special features of the arctic tundra? Special features of the Arctic tundra include permafrost (permanently frozen soil), low biodiversity, and ______________________________________________________________________________ harsh environmental conditions. ______________________________________________________________________________ 14. What is a permafrost? 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Permafrost is permanently frozen soil found in the Arctic tundra biome. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Why are there so many mosquitoes in the arctic tundra during summer? There are many mosquitoes in the Arctic tundra during summer because the short summer season provides ______________________________________________________________________________ ideal conditions for mosquito breeding in the numerous temporary pools of water formed by melting snow and ice. ______________________________________________________________________________ Why are there so many migrant birds in the arctic tundra during summer? ( Think!) Migrant birds come to the Arctic tundra during summer to breed and take advantage of the abundance of ______________________________________________________________________________ food resources available during the brief Arctic summer. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the animals and plants in the arctic tundra? Animals include: Animals in the Arctic tundra include caribou, musk oxen, and polar bears ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include lichens, mosses, and dwarf shrubs ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What is a deciduous forest biome? A deciduous forest biome is characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally, typically experiencing ______________________________________________________________________________ four distinct seasons ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of the deciduous forest? Special features of the deciduous forest include rich biodiversity, with a variety of tree species and ______________________________________________________________________________ understory plants, and distinct seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the animals and plants in the deciduous forest? Animals include: Animals in the deciduous forest include white-tailed deer, squirrels, and black bears. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include oak trees, maple trees, and ferns. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What is a taiga, boreal forest, coniferous forest biome? The taiga, also known as the boreal forest or coniferous forest biome, is characterized by cold temperatures ______________________________________________________________________________ and dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of taiga biome? Special features of the taiga biome include long, cold winters and short, cool summers, as well as a relatively ______________________________________________________________________________ low biodiversity compared to temperate forests. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the animals and plant in taiga , boreal forest, coniferous forest? Animals include: Animals in the taiga biome include moose, wolves, and lynx ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include coniferous trees, mosses, and lichens ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What is a desert biome? A desert biome is characterized by low precipitation levels and high temperatures, resulting in sparse vegetation and arid cond ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of a desert biome? Special features of a desert biome include extreme temperatures, scarce water resources, and adaptations ______________________________________________________________________________ by plants and animals to conserve water. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the four major deserts of North America? The four major deserts of North America are the Sonoran Desert, Mojave Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, ______________________________________________________________________________ and Great Basin Desert. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Why is the camel a famous desert animal? 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. The camel is a famous desert animal because of its ability to survive in arid environments with limited water ______________________________________________________________________________ and food resources, thanks to its specialized physiological adaptations such as humps for water storage and thick fur to protect against the sun. ______________________________________________________________________________ What continent does not have a desert biome? Antarctica does not have a desert biome. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the two different kind of deserts? The two different kinds of deserts are hot and dry deserts (like the Sahara) and cold and dry deserts (like the Gobi) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Give examples of deserts? the Sahara Desert and the Arabian Desert Hot and dry:____________________________________________________________________ the Gobi Desert and the Atacama Desert Cold and dry: ___________________________________________________________________ What are the animals and plants in the desert biome? Animals include: Animals in the desert biome include camels, scorpions, and rattlesnakes ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include cacti, succulents, and desert shrubs. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are grassland biomes? Grassland biomes are ecosystems dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, with few trees or shrubs. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the different names of grasslands biome? Different names for grasslands biome include prairies, savannas, and steppes. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of a grassland biome? Special features of a grassland biome include fertile soils, periodic droughts and fires, and adaptations ______________________________________________________________________________ by grasses and animals to survive in open, grassy environments. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the animals and plants in the grassland biome? Animals include: Animals in the grassland biome include bison, zebras, and prairie dogs ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include grasses such as buffalo grass and bluestem, as well as wildflowers. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the two great belts where many of the mountains exist? The two great belts where many of the mountains exist are the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Himalayan Belt. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of mountains? Special features of mountains include high elevations, diverse ecosystems due to changes in altitude, ______________________________________________________________________________ and important roles in regulating global climate and water cycles. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the animals in the mountains? Animals in the mountains include mountain goats, snow leopards, and pika. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What is a rainforest biome? A rainforest biome is a dense forest with high rainfall, high humidity, and high biodiversity, found near the equator. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Where are most rainforest found? Most rainforests are found in tropical regions near the equator, such as the Amazon Rainforest in ______________________________________________________________________________ South America and the Congo Rainforest in Africa. ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the special features of rainforest biomes? Special features of rainforest biomes include tall trees forming a dense canopy, a variety of plant and ______________________________________________________________________________ animal species, and rapid nutrient cycling. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 42. What are the three levels of growth in the rainforest? The three levels of growth in the rainforest are the emergent layer, canopy layer, and understory layer. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 43. Why are the rainforest considered as endangered biomes? Rainforests are considered endangered biomes due to deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 44. What are the animals and plants in the rainforest biome? Animals include: Animals in the rainforest biome include jaguars, toucans, and tree frogs. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Plants include: Plants include tropical hardwood trees, epiphytes, and orchids. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 41. Which of the following would be considered to be a biotic component of an environment? a. Fungi b. Water c. Soil d. Fire 42. Which of the following has the least similarity when comparing two examples of the same biome located in different parts of the world? a. Continent b. Latitude c. Elevation d. Climate 43. What is the effect of latitude on biomes? a) Latitude refers to the distance from the equator. The closer an area is to the equator, the more solar energy and rainfall it receives b) Latitude refers to the distance from the equator. The closer an area is to the equator, the less solar energy and rainfall it receives 44. Why is biodiversity important to the biosphere? Biodiversity is important for ecosystem stability, ecosystem services, genetic resources, and intrinsic value. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 45. How do human activities impact the biosphere? Human activities impact the biosphere through deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, overexploitation ______________________________________________________________________________ of natural resources, and climate change. These activities can lead to loss of biodiversity, degradation of ______________________________________________________________________________ ecosystems, and disruptions to ecological balance. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Biome Water Temperature Soil Plants Animals insects, arachnids, reptiles and birds (often nocturnal) camel, vultures Desert Almost none hot or cold poor sparse - succulents (like cactus), sage brush Tundra dry cold permafrost (frozen soil) lichens and mosses migrating animals mosquitoes Taiga (coniferous forest) adequate cool year-round poor, rocky soil conifers many mammals, birds, insects, arachnids, etc. Temperate Deciduous Forest adequate cool season and warm season fertile soil deciduous trees (Leaves color changes) many mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, arachnids, etc. Grassland wet season, dry season warm to hot (often with a cold season) fertile soil Tropical rain forest very wet always warm poor, thin soil many plants many animals Swamp very wet warm nutrient-rich soil many plants many animals grasses (few or no many mammals, birds, trees) insects, arachnids, etc. Describe the following land biomes. Use the data above and the pictures below for your descriptions. Example: 1. Desert is a type of biome that has almost no water. The temperature is very hot during daytime and very cold during night time. The soil is poor for farming because of insufficient water. The flora in the desert includes succulents like cactus and the fauna are more of insects and arachnids, reptiles, and birds. Most animals are nocturnal meaning they only go out at night. Tundra is a type of biome characterized by extremely cold temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost, which is soil that 2. Tundra is ___________________________________________________________________________ remains frozen year-round. The vegetation in the tundra consists of low-growing plants like mosses, lichens, and shrubs adapted to the harsh conditions. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Animals in the tundra include mammals such as caribou, musk oxen, and polar bears, as well as migratory birds and insects. The tundra biome _____________________________________________________________________________________ experiences long, dark winters and brief summers with continuous daylight, leading to a unique ecosystem _____________________________________________________________________________________ is a biome characterized by cold temperatures and dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine. It is also known as the 3. Taiga is ____________________________________________________________________________ boreal forest or coniferous forest biome. The taiga experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation includes coniferous trees, _____________________________________________________________________________________ mosses, and lichens. Animals in the taiga biome include mammals such as moose, wolves, and lynx, as well as birds like owls and woodpeckers _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ a biome characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is dominated 4. Temperate Deciduous Forest is _________________________________________________________ by deciduous trees that lose their leaves seasonally, such as oak, maple, and beech trees. The forest floor is rich in plant life, _____________________________________________________________________________________ including ferns, wildflowers, and fungi. Animals in the temperate deciduous forest include mammals such as deer, squirrels, _____________________________________________________________________________________ and black bears, as well as birds like robins and woodpeckers. _____________________________________________________________________________________ biome characterized by vast open spaces dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, with few trees or shrubs. 5. Grassland is a_________________________________________________________________________ Grasslands experience periodic droughts and fires, which shape the ecosystem and promote the growth of grasses. Vegetation includes grasses _____________________________________________________________________________________ such as buffalo grass and bluestem, as well as wildflowers. Animals in the grassland biome include herbivores such as bison, zebras, and prairie dogs, _____________________________________________________________________________________ as well as predators like wolves and coyotes.a biome characterized by high rainfall, high humidity, and dense vegetation. It is found near the equator in tropical regions. The rai 6. Tropical rain forest is ________________________________________________________________ a biome characterized by high rainfall, high humidity, and dense vegetation. It is found near the equator in tropical regions. The rainforest canopy forms a dense layer of tall trees, creating a complex ecosystem with multiple levels of growth. Vegetation _____________________________________________________________________________________ includes tall trees, epiphytes, and orchids. Animals in the tropical rainforest include a diverse range of species, such as jaguars, toucans, tree frogs, _____________________________________________________________________________________ and countless insects. _____________________________________________________________________________________ a type of biome characterized by standing water and waterlogged soil. Swamps can occur in both . 7. Swamp is ___________________________________________________________________________ freshwater and saltwater environments. Vegetation in swamps includes trees such as cypress and mangroves, _____________________________________________________________________________________ as well as aquatic plants like water lilies and cattails. Animals in the swamp biome include amphibians such as frogs _____________________________________________________________________________________ and salamanders, reptiles like alligators and snakes, and a variety of birds and insects adapted to wetland habitats _____________________________________________________________________________________ Desert Biome Taiga Biome Tundra Biome Temperate deciduous forest