Part 2 - Terrestrial Biomes

• Terrestrial Biomes - Large ecosystems on land that are characterized by a specific type of vegetation and climate.
• Tropical Rainforest - A biome with high temperature and high rainfall all year round, known for its rich biodiversity.
• Desert - A biome with very low rainfall and extreme temperatures, either hot or cold.
• Tundra - A cold biome characterized by permafrost, low temperatures, and short growing seasons.
• Taiga (Boreal Forest) - A cold forest biome dominated by coniferous trees and long winters.
• Grassland - A biome where grasses are the dominant plant life and rainfall is moderate.
• Deciduous Forest - A biome where trees lose their leaves each year; experiences four seasons.
• Biome - A large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.
• Adaptation - Traits that help organisms survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
• Permafrost - A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year.