Aquatic (some split this into freshwater and marine) - Tropical coral reefs, Estuaries, Deep o freshwater (lakes and rivers) Forest-tropical, thorn, temperate (rain or deciduous), and boreal (taiga). • Grassland-tropical (or savanna) and temperate. • Desert-hot and cold.
Aquatic (some split this into freshwater and marine) - Tropical coral reefs, Estuaries, Deep o freshwater (lakes and rivers) Forest-tropical, thorn, temperate (rain or deciduous), and boreal (taiga). • Grassland-tropical (or savanna) and temperate. • Desert-hot and cold.
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Transcribed Image Text:Although opinions vary there are 5 major types of biome:
• Aquatic (some split this into freshwater and marine) - Tropical coral reefs, Estuaries, Deep oceans, Temperate
freshwater (lakes and rivers)
• Forest-tropical, thorn, temperate (rain or deciduous), and boreal (taiga).
• Grassland-tropical (or savanna) and temperate.
• Desert-hot and cold.
• Tundra-arctic and alpine.
Select a biome with a named example and describe the following key aspects about your location:
Named Example (with exact location)
Climate (mean average temperature and precipitation)
Distribution (where can this biome typically be found)
Structure
Limiting Factors, Relative Productivity, Biodiversity
List Typical Plants and Animals and their Adaptations
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