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Exploring Earth's Diverse Biomes: From Deserts to Rainforests

Discover the unique characteristics of Earth's biomes, including deserts, tundras, taigas, temperate forests, grasslands, rainforests, saltwater, and freshwater ecosystems. Learn about the defining climate conditions, typical flora, and fauna of each biome. For instance, deserts receive minimal rainfall and host resilient plants like cacti and animals such as snakes and scorpions. In contrast, rainforests boast immense biodiversity with annually abundant rainfall. Understanding these ecosystems is essential for appreciating biodiversity and environmental conservation.

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Exploring Earth's Diverse Biomes: From Deserts to Rainforests

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  1. 8 Earth Biomes By: Jonathan Larson

  2. Desert • 2-3 cm of rain a year max. • Very hot. At most, it will rain 8 times a year in the desert. • Animals: snakes, scorpions, insects and lizards. • Plants: cactus. • Food chain: Bushes or grass, Lizard, Snake

  3. Tundra • Located near the polar-ice caps. Very cold. • 2-3 cm of rain per year • Plants: Lichens, mosses, NO trees. • Animals: Polar bears, Penguins. • Food chain: lichen, Moose, Arctic Fox, Polar bear

  4. Taiga • It’s a forest located underneath the tundra. • Very cold all year round • Plants: Prickle trees • Animals: Caribou, moose, wolves. • 30-50 cm of rain per year. • Food chain: Bushes, Moose, Wolf, Caribou

  5. Temperate & Deciduous Forest • Located on the east coast of the United States • 100 cm of rain per year • Plants that drop leaves in winter live here • Animals: Deer, rabbit, squirrel. • Food chain: Tree, squirrel, rabbit, deer.

  6. Grasslands • Grasslands are mainly found in Africa. • Plants: Thick blades of grass, bushes • 50-80 cm of rain per year. • Animals: Hippos, Zebras, Lions, Hyenas.

  7. Rainforest • Located by the equator. • Over 200 cm of rain yearly. • Plants: Vines, Bushes, Trees • Animals: Monkeys, Panthers, Toucans, Jaguars • Food chain: Insect, Frog, quolls, Python

  8. Saltwater • Saltwater is all of our oceans and seas. • Plants: Plankton, Seaweed, Coral • Animals: Sharks, Eels, Clownfish. • Food chain: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Sardines, Whale

  9. Freshwater • Freshwater is located In all of our lakes, ponds, rivers and swamps. • Animals: Ducks, Alligators, Ducks • Plants: Duckweed • Food chain: Duckweed, Tiny fish, Ducks, Alligators

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