Biomes of the United States
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Name the 3 main biomes of the United States (land only).

Grassland, deciduous forest, and desert

What 2 biomes are closest to where you live?

(Varies on your location)

What U.S. state could a person visit a tropical rain forest in?

Hawaii

What about a temperate rain forest?

<p>Oregon, Washington, and possibly northern California</p> Signup and view all the answers

What biome is found in Alaska?

<p>Tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you traveled north from your current location, what biomes would you pass through?

<p>From Alabama- Coniferous forest and tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the biomes a person will pass through driving from Los Angeles, California to Washington D.C.

<p>Desert, grassland, and temperate rain forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the biomes a person will pass through driving from Alaska to Mexico, staying close to the west coastline.

<p>Tundra, coniferous forest, temperate rain forest, deciduous forest, and desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Biomes of the United States

  • Three primary biomes: grassland, deciduous forest, and desert

Local Biomes

  • Proximity of local biomes varies based on individual location

Tropical Rain Forest

  • Hawaii is the only U.S. state with a tropical rain forest

Temperate Rain Forest

  • Regions in Oregon, Washington, and possibly northern California contain temperate rain forests

Alaska's Biome

  • Tundra is the biome found in Alaska

Biomes Northward from Alabama

  • Traveling north from Alabama typically passes through coniferous forest and tundra

Driving from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

  • The route includes the following biomes in order: desert, grassland, and temperate rain forest

Driving from Alaska to Mexico

  • A drive along the west coastline passes through these biomes in order: tundra, coniferous forest, temperate rain forest, deciduous forest, and desert

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Test your knowledge about the various biomes found across the United States. This quiz covers primary biomes like grasslands, deciduous forests, deserts, and unique ecosystems such as tropical and temperate rain forests. Explore how these biomes vary based on location and travel routes throughout the country.

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