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Name the eight terrestrial biomes and give a brief description of eachName the eight terrestrial biomes and give a brief description of each

Answer 1

1) Tundra - a biome where tree growth is stopped by low temperatures & short growing seasons

2) Taiga - a biome formed by coniferous forests

3) Temperate Deciduous Forests - contains trees that lose their leaves each year

4) Scrub Forest - plant community dominated by shrubs

5) Grassland - a large open area covered by grass

6) Desert - a barren area where little precipitation occurs with hostile living conditions

7) Tropical Rainforest - a rainforest with no dry season

8) Temperate Rainforest- a coniferous forest with heavy rainfall

Answer 2

1) tropical rainforest: found in equatorial regions, most diverse biome, avg. temperature from 68-93 degrees Fahrenheit, annual rainfall of 50-200 in

2) savanna: grassland with scattered trees, hot tropical areas, extensive dry season with avg. temperature from 75-84 degrees Fahrenheit, annual rainfall of 20-50 in

3) subtropical deserts: dry, low species diversity, temperatures from 32-140 degrees farenheit, annual rainfall of .8 in

4) chaparral: adapted to periodic fires, found mainly in California, annual rainfall of 25.6-29.5 in

5) temperate grasslands: also known as prairies, hot summers and cold winters, annual rainfall of 10-35 in

6) temperate forest: most common biome, avg. temperature from -22 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, annual rainfall of 29.5 to 59 in, deciduous trees dominant plant

7) boreal forest: also called taiga or coniferous forest, cold dry winters and short cool wet summers, annual rainfall of 15.7-39 in, contains cone-bearing plants, low net primary productivity

8) tundra: avg. temperature from -29.2 to -52 degree Fahrenheit, annual rainfall of 6-10 in, permafrost present