Biome Classification Study Notes

Study Notes

Deciduous Forest
- Characterized by warm summers and cold winters.
- Requires a minimum of 50 cm of precipitation annually.
- Trees in this biome shed leaves seasonally and replace them each year.
Desert
- Experiences extreme temperatures with hot days and cooler or cold nights.
- Known for its aridity, receiving very little precipitation.
- Organisms have adapted to survive harsh conditions and temperature variations.
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
- Features warm, rainy summers contrasted with very cold, snowy winters.
- Dominated by coniferous trees that produce cones with seeds.
- These seeds serve as a food source for various animal species.
Tropical Rainforest
- Maintains consistently warm temperatures throughout the year.
- High levels of moisture and humidity lead to rich biodiversity.
- Hosts a greater variety of species compared to any other biome.
Tundra
- Defined by extremely cold winters and moderately warm summers, with high winds.
- Notably dry, lacking trees, predominantly covered in low-growing vegetation.
- The harshest climate conditions restrict plant growth to short-statured species.
Grassland
- Receives annual rainfall between 25 and 75 cm.
- Typically dominated by grasses and supports a variety of large herbivores.
- Important ecosystem for grazing animals and biodiversity.