Biology - Terrestrial/Aquatic Biomes

Tropical Forest Distribution

Located on/near the equator

Desert Distribution

Located 30 degrees north/south of the equator

Savanna Distribution

Located on/near the equator

Chaparral Distribution

Located in midlatitude coastal regions

Temperate Grassland Distribution

Located in veldts of South Africa, and the plains/prairies in central North America

Coniferous Forest Distribution

Located across northern North America and Eurasia

Temperate Forest Distribution

Located mainly at midlatitudes in the Northern hemisphere

Tundra Distribution

Located in the Arctic

Tropical Forest Climate

High temperature; High precipitation

Desert Climate

High temperature; Low precipitation

Savanna Climate

High temperature; Moderate precipitation

Chaparral Climate

Moderate to high temperature (seasonal); Moderate precipitation (seasonal)

Temperate Grassland Climate

Low to high temperature (seasonal); Low to high precipitation (seasonal)

Coniferous Forest Climate

Low to high temperature (seasonal); Low to high precipitation

Temperate Forest Climate

Low to high temperature (seasonal); Low to high precipitation (seasonal)

Tundra Climate

Low temperature; Low to moderate precipitation

Tropical Forest Vegetation

Vertically-layered canopy trees, subcanopy trees, shrubs, and herbs

Desert Vegetation

Low, scattered vegetation; contains cacti, deeply rooted shrubs, and herbs

Savanna Vegetation

Scattered trees at different densities; fire-adapted

Chaparral Vegetation

Dominated by shrubs and herbs; high plant diversity; adapted to fight droughts

Temperate Grassland Vegetation

Grass and forbs; plants vary in height

Coniferous Forest Vegetation

Cone-bearing trees (pine, spruce, etc.), prevents snow from accumulating

Temperate Forest Vegetation

Distinct vertical layers and a closed canopy; understory trees; a few epiphytes

Tundra Vegetation

Mosses, grasses, and forbs