Biomes

Living organisms prefer certain climatic conditions. This means that animals and plants are usually found only in regions that suit them. A tiger, for example, will be found in a region of high temperature and high humidity. Such a region of the biosphere is called a tropical rain forest. This is an example of a biome. A biome is a region of the Earth which has a characteristic combination of climatic conditions and living organisms.

Tundra

The Coniferous Forest

Temperate Deciduous Forest

The Prairie

The Savannah

The Desert

Tropical Rain Forest

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