North American Unit Biomes Biomes A biome is

North American Unit Biomes

Biomes • A biome is a specific environment that’s home to living things suitable for the climate. • Examples are Tundra, Coniferous forest, Prairie, Deciduous forest, Desert, and Tropical rain forest.

Tundra • • • Located in the Rocky Mountains. Very cold, harsh winters. Frozen soil (permafrost) Small shrubs Polar Bears, Seals and walruses.

Coniferous Forest • Coniferous trees dominate this region. These are trees with pine needles. These trees can survive colder weather. • Snowy cold winters, Warm summers. • Deer, Elk, wolves, bears, foxes.

Prairie • Large grassland areas in the middle of the United States. • Buffalo, Elk and deer live in this area. • Hot summers with mild winters. • Deer, fox, prairie dogs.

Desert • • Long Hot summers with mild winters. Little precipitation(rainfall). Cacti and sparse trees dominate this region. Lizards, Snakes and camels are examples of animals.

Tropical Rain Forest • Large dense forest. • Heavy precipitation. (rainfall) • Has the largest variety of plants and animals. • Very warm and humid. • Monkey, snakes, bats, Frogs, lemurs, jaguars.

Biomes • • • 1) Tundra 2) Coniferous Forest 3) Prairie 4) Desert 5) Rain Forest/Tropical Rain Forest