world biomes - facts & characteristics

where is the tropical rainforest located?

between the tropics, along the equator between 10 degrees north and south

what is the climate like in tropical rainforests?

• no seasons

• hot (between 20-28°C)

• high rainfall (2000mm)

what are the types of flora (plants) found in tropical rainforests?

evergreen & mahogany trees

what are the types of fauna (animals) found in tropical rainforests?

• gorillas

• jaguars

• sloths

• tree frogs

• anacondas

examples of tropical rainforests

Amazon Rainforest, Congo, Indonesia

where are temperate forests located?

50°N (UK)

what is the climate like in temperate forests?

• 4 seasons

• warm summers (25°C) & cool winters (0-5°C)

• high rainfall (1500mm)

what are the types of flora found in temperate forests?

• oak & deciduous trees

• shrubs

• ferns

what are the types of fauna found in temperate forests?

• mammals (foxes, squirrels)

• birds

• insects

where is the tundra biome located?

70°N and 80°N (Canada, Russia)

what is the climate like in the tundra?

• low temperatures (summer: 5-10°C, winter: -30°C)

• low precipitation (250mm)

• snow

what are the types of flora found in the tundra?

• mosses

• grasses

• low shrubs

• hardly any trees

what are the types of fauna found in the tundra?

• arctic hares

• foxes

• mosquitoes

• birds

where is the desert biome located?

along the tropics, 30°N or 30°S

what is the climate like in the desert?

• hot days (45°C)

• cold nights (below 0°C)
  low rainfall (250mm)

what are the types of flora found in the desert?

• cacti

• thorn bushes (sparse)

what are the types of fauna found in the desert?

• lizards

• snakes

• insects

• scorpions

examples of deserts

Sahara Desert

where is the taiga biome located?

60°N (Canada, Scandinavia, Russia)

what is the climate like in the taiga?

• short summers (10°C)

• long winters (-20°C)

• low precipitation

what are the types of flora found in the taiga?

• evergreen & coniferous trees (pine/fir)

• mosses

• lichen

what are the types of fauna found in the taiga?

• black bears

• wolves

• elks

• eagles