Here is the information needed to complete your Biomes Info-Chart. I have filled in the typical characteristics for each biome listed.
Step-by-Step Completion
1. Rain Forest
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Climate: Hot and humid all year round. There is no winter; temperatures stay warm (usually between 70°F and 85°F).
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Precipitation: Very high. It rains almost every day, often more than 80 inches per year.
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Plants: Tall trees that form a "canopy" (a roof of leaves), vines, ferns, orchids, and broad-leafed plants.
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Animals: Monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots, jaguars, tree frogs, and colorful insects.
2. Desert
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Climate: Can be very hot during the day and cold at night. Some deserts are cold all the time. It is very dry.
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Precipitation: Very low. Less than 10 inches of rain per year.
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Plants: Cacti, succulents, shrubs with small leaves or spines to save water.
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Animals: Camels, snakes, lizards, scorpions, fennec foxes, and roadrunners. Many are active at night to avoid the heat.
3. Grassland
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Climate: Moderate temperatures. Can have hot summers and cold winters. Windy.
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Precipitation: Moderate rainfall. Enough to grow grass, but not enough to support many large trees.
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Plants: Mostly grasses, wildflowers, and occasional shrubs or small trees near water sources.
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Animals: Bison, zebras, elephants, lions, prairie dogs, hawks, and antelopes.
4. Deciduous Forest
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Climate: Four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Temperatures change throughout the year.
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Precipitation: Moderate to high rainfall spread evenly throughout the year. Snow in winter.
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Plants: Trees that lose their leaves in autumn (oak, maple, birch, beech), ferns, and mosses.
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Animals: Deer, bears, squirrels, raccoons, foxes, owls, and woodpeckers.
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Final Answer:
| Biome | Climate | Precipitation | Plants | Animals |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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Rain Forest | Hot and humid year-round | Very High (rains daily) | Tall canopy trees, vines, ferns | Monkeys, toucans, jaguars, frogs |
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Desert | Hot days, cold nights (or cold all year) | Very Low (dry) | Cacti, succulents, shrubs | Camels, snakes, lizards, scorpions |
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Grassland | Moderate; hot summers, cold winters | Moderate (enough for grass) | Grasses, wildflowers, few trees | Bison, zebras, lions, prairie dogs |
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Deciduous Forest | 4 distinct seasons (warm summer, cold winter) | Moderate (rain & snow) | Oak, maple, trees that lose leaves | Deer, bears, squirrels, foxes |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of biome worksheet.
