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How much rainfall does a desert biome get?
A desert biome gets very little rainfall.
Every _________________ has at least one desert.
Every continent has at least one desert.
What and where is the world's largest desert biome?
The Sahara, and it's in Africa.
Why do few organisms live in desert biomes?
It's a very extreme environment.
How is the weather in desert biome?
It can be hot or cold, with little rainfall.
Why can certain plants and animals survive in the desert?
These plants and animals can survive without rain and water for long periods of time.
What is the largest biome in the world?
The largest biome in the world is a taiga.
How can you describe a taiga biome?
The taiga a cool forest biome in the upper regions of the north.
What does the word "taiga" mean?
It's the Russian word for "forest".
The taiga also contains ____________ and _____________.
lakes ; ponds
What kinds of trees grow in taiga biomes?
Conifers like fir and spruce trees grow almost everywhere in taiga biomes.
How are taiga winters?
They are long and cold.
What kinds of mammals live in taigas?
Bears and other mammals with thick fur.
Describe the tundra biome.
The tundra is a cold, dry biome without trees.
How are the winters of a tundra biome?
They are long and icy winters.
The _______________ of a tundra are short and cool.
The summers of a tundra are short and cool.
