BIO120 - 2

Terrestrial biome

Is a large-scale ecosystem found on land, defined by its climate, soil type, and dominant plant life.

Temperate and polar regions

experience colder winters and varying precipitation levels

Tropical regions

(near the equator) have high rainfall and warm temperatures

Subtropical areas

have seasonal rainfall, leading to forests and savannas

Tropical rainforest

It is a hot, moist biome that rains all year. Known for its dense canopies of vegetation that form three different layers.

low-latitude tropics

this is where tropical rainforests are found

Desert

This is the driest of all biomes. It receives very little rainfall. Contain sparse population of plants and animals.

succulent stems

plants with this stem can store water in their tissues it receives very little rainfall

Tropical seasonal forests and savannas

biomes found in tropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons

Tropical seasonal biomes

1) Tropical dry forest

2) Thorn Woodlands

3) Tropical savannas

Human demand for wood & agriculture land

this has resulted in loss of tropical seasonal forests and savannas

Temperate grassland

characterized by vast, open landscapes dominated by grasses with few trees

moderated rainfall

Temperate grassland are found in regions with

Temperate grassland

found on every continent except Antarctica

temperate grasslands

are among the most endangered biomes due to agriculture, overgrazing, urbanization and climate change

Temperate shrubland and woodland

teem with shrubs and scattered trees, nestled in areas with balanced rainfall and mild climates

temperate shrubland and woodland

can be found in different parts of the world, including Mediterranean regions

Temperate deciduous forests

ecosystems found in regions with four distinct seasons, characterized by trees that shed their leaves in autumn.

Temperate deciduous forests

found in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, playing a vital role in carbon storage, soil conservation, and biodiversity

Temperate evergreen forests

characterized by trees that retain their leaves year-round, primarily found in regions with moderate climates and distinct seasonal changes.

Boreal forest

also called taiga; Russian Word meaning northern forest) occupies the zone between 50° and 65°N and is characterized by severe winters with minimum temperatures reaching -50°C (-58°F)

Permafrost

subsurface soil layer that remains frozen year-round for at least three years

Tundra

characterized by a lack of trees beyond approximately 65° latitude