Terrestrial Biomes

Matching Choose the definition which BEST describes each biome. A very humid forest with more biodiversity than any other biome. Rainforest A grassland with a wet and dry season scattered with shrubs and few trees. Savanna A dry grassland that is likely to have fires due to low amount of rain. Temperate Grassland A forest with trees that change leaf color then shed their leaves. Deciduous Forest A driest forest with trees that stay green through the winter. Coniferous Forest A cold biome found on mountains at high altitudes with mosses and small shrubs. Alpine Tundra The coldest biome where permafrost exists and is typically covered in ice Arctic Tundra The driest biome with very hot days and very cold nights. Desert Sorting Tundra Savanna Decidous Forest Coniferous Forest Temperate Grasslands Desert Scenario: I was wearing a big warm puffy coat. In this biome I saw lots of different animals like caribou, red foxes, owls, and wolves. One owl flew right over my head. A Caribou looked at me and made a really weird noise. I was so cold I ran into a cave. That day I set a goal to try and find a polar bear. I didn’t find one but next time I will.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: I pull a tick off my leg while I’m walking. I stop, looking at a big snake in front of me. I turn around, heading towards a tree in the distance for some shade. When I get to the tree I sit down, tired as can be. Then I see something that might change my little adventure into a disaster. There, about 20 yards in front of me, I see a lion. Yes, a lion. Immediately I throw a rope into the tree and start climbing. I’m one foot up-- the lion is 15 yards away-- two feet up, he’s 10 yards away-- three feet up, he’s 5 yards-- 6 feet I’m up! My foot slips, and I’m hanging off the tree........to be continuedThe scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: I can’t find my way out of this dense forest of trees. There is nothing but pine needles and pine cones scattering the forest floor so I hope I don’t run out of food! All I hear is an owl hooting in the distance and I cannot see very far because of all of the tall trees.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: In my biome there are camels, cacti, and kangaroo rats. I wore shorts and a tank top when I went there. When I was in this biome, I rode a camel around for a tour to see all the attractions such as lizards, snakes, only a couple of tarantulas, and many more. The camel finished my tour and just dropped me off in the middle of all the animals in my biome, and the snake started hissing at me. I got so scared that I ran as fast as I could back to the tour headquarters.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: In this biome, there are many plants, animals, reptiles, and insects. Animals such as sloths, toucans, and chimps live here. Plants such as Bengal Bamboo, Curare, Coconut Trees, Mangrove Forests, and Strangler Figs provide homes for all of the animals. Reptiles such as Boa Constructor, Red Eyed Tree Frog, and many more can be found in the trees. The climate of this biome is very humid because of all the rainfall.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: The orange, yellow and red leaves all around me are breathtaking! I have never seen such a beautiful sight in my life.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra Scenario: There’s not a tree to be found around here! I’ve seen countless prairie dogs, and I think I even saw a mouse running through the grass. It hasn’t rained here for days.The scenario is describing what biome? rainforest deciduous forest coniferous forest savanna temperate grassland desert tundra