APES - Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes

Terrestrial Biomes

Distinct ecological communities of plants and animals adapted to specific natural environments

Savanna

Grassland with scattered trees, found in warm climates with distinct wet and dry seasons

Temperate Seasonal Forest

Deciduous forest characterized by distinct seasonal changes and moderate climate

Taiga/Boreal Forest

Coniferous forest with long, cold winters and short, mild summers

Temperate Rainforest

Forest with high rainfall and cool temperatures, supporting lush vegetation

Shrubland/Chaparral

Dense, spiny evergreen shrubs and small trees, adapted to hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

Tropical Rainforest

Lush forest with high rainfall and year-round warm temperatures, supporting diverse flora and fauna

Desert

Dry, arid region with minimal rainfall and sparse vegetation

Temperate Grassland/Prairie

Grass-dominated ecosystem with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate rainfall

Tundra

Cold, treeless biome with permanently frozen subsoil, found in high latitudes

Temperature and Precipitation

Key factors influencing the distribution and characteristics of terrestrial biomes

Aquatic Biomes

Distinct ecological communities in water bodies, influenced by factors such as depth, flow, and water chemistry

Open Ocean

Vast, deep ocean with high salt content and diverse marine life

Coral Reefs

Marine ridges formed by coral organisms, supporting rich biodiversity

Benthic

Region at the bottom of a body of water, inhabited by organisms adapted to cooler temperatures and low oxygen levels

Limnetic

Well-lit water zone in a lake, inhabited by phytoplankton and higher animals supporting the lake's food chain

Littoral

Shallow water zone close to the shore, supporting flourishing rooted and floating plants

Profundal

Deep water zone with no light for photosynthesis, inhabited by fish adapted to cool, dark waters

Salt marsh/Estuary

Coastal ecosystem at the mouths of rivers, characterized by brackish water and diverse plant and animal species

Wetland (swamp/marsh/bog)

Land area saturated with water, supporting unique plant and animal communities

Which Biome is cool and has high rainfall?

Taiga

Which Biome is cold and has medium rainfall?

Tundra

Which Biome is cool/warm/hot and has low rainfall?

Dessert

Which Biome is temperate and has high rainfall?

Deciduous forest

Which Biome is temperate and has medium rainfall?

Prairie/Grasslands

Which Biome is hot and has high rainfall?

Tropical Rainforest

Which Biome is hot and has medium rainfall?

Savanna

In which Biome would you find lichens/mosses?

Tundra

Which Biome is considered the nursery of the ocean?

Estuary/Salt Marsh

In which Biome would you find Trout and Catfish?

Rivers

Which Biomes have Salt water?

Salt Marshes, Open Ocean, Coral Reefs

Which Biomes has brackish water?

Salt Marshes/Estruaries

Does the Open Ocean have high or low productivity?

Low

Does a Stream have high or low productivity?

High

In which Biome will you find turtles and frogs?

Ponds/Lakes