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Exploring Earth's Biomes: Weather, Soil, Plants, and Animals

Discover the diverse biomes of our planet, from the frigid Taiga and Tundra to the warm Tropical Forest and arid Desert. Each biome features unique weather patterns, soil types, plant life, and animal species. Learn about the cool weather of the Taiga, the eternally frozen Tundra, and the moderate rainfall of Grasslands. Explore the rich life in Temperate Forests and the stunning biodiversity of Tropical Forests. This overview highlights the critical characteristics that define each biome and the organisms that thrive within them.

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Exploring Earth's Biomes: Weather, Soil, Plants, and Animals

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  1. Biomes Review Kasey, Cara, Rachel, Emily, and Dylan

  2. Taiga Weather • Cool weathers under 50 degrees Fahrenheit, as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Soil • Low in nutrients Plants • Different grasses and trees. (evergreen) Animals • Birds, squirrels, elk, deer, and snowshoe hares. Where? • The highest part of the Earth.

  3. Tundra Weather • Long cold winters under 40 degrees Fahrenheit, as low as 50 degrees Celsius. Soil • Almost permanently frozen but fog keeps it unfrozen. Plants • Mosses, grasses, and woody shrubs. Animals • Grizzly bears, rodents, caribou, musk oxen, and snow owls. Where? • Northern most regions of the Earth.

  4. Desert Weather • Does not have enough rain to support trees. Soil • Dry Plants • Cactus Animals • Collared lizard, kangaroo, rat, and ground squirrels. Where? • Toward the middle latitudes.

  5. Grassland Weather • Moderate rainfall. (50-90cm. per year) Soil • Lots of burrows, soft. Plants • Grass Animals • Bison, gazelle, wild horses, and zebra. Where? • Toward the middle latitudes.

  6. TemperateForest Weather • Wet winters and dry summers. Soil • Soft, wet, and soggy. Plants • Deciduous trees, oak, broadleaf, maple, and breech. Animals • Mice, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, and deer. Where? • Near the equator.

  7. TropicalForest Weather • Mostly rainy and warm. Soil • Wet and soggy. Plants • Trees, ferns, shrubs, and palm trees. Animals • Apes, monkeys, birds, and snakes. Where? • Right along the equator

  8. Freshwater Weather • Cold and warm Soil • Sand at the bottom; wet. Plants • Seaweed Animals • Fish, dolphins, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Where? • Streams and lakes.

  9. Saltwater Weather • Cold Soil • Sand at the bottom; wet Plants • Seaweed Animals • Fish, dolphins, and squid Where? • Ocean

  10. The End!

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