The living and non-living objects in an environment.
ecosystem
A large community of plants and animals with a similar climate.
Biome
Where saltwater and freshwater meet
Estuary
A biome located inland, made of freshwater
Lakes or Ponds
70% of the world is made up of this saltwater biome.
Ocean
Mid-latitude biome where trees lose their leaves each year.
Deciduous Forest
Located near the equator, this biome is very warm and has lots of rain.
Rainforest
This biome has very few trees, but rich soil, providing a home for animals such as bison, zebra, and giraffe.
Grassland
Located closer to the poles, this biome has lots of evergreen trees and very cold winters.
Taiga
Located near the north and south poles, this biome is very cold most of the year and gets less than 10 inches of precipitation each year.
Tundra
This biome is located near the equator and can be extremely hot and dry. Animals are mostly nocturnal here, because of the heat.
Desert
