Terrestrial Biomes: Exploring the Diversity of Land Habitats

🌴Tropical rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, high temperatures, and a layered structure that supports a rich diversity of species.

🦁Savannas are dry regions near the tropics with grasses and shrubs as the primary vegetation. They are home to large mammals like lions, zebras, and elephants.

🌵Deserts have low rainfall and can be extremely hot or cold. Plants and animals in deserts have adapted to survive in dry conditions.

🌾Grasslands, like prairies, have fertile soils and are often converted into agricultural land. They support grasses and some trees, and are home to many species.

❄️Taiga forests, found in northern regions, are dominated by coniferous trees and have low plant biodiversity. Animals like moose and bears inhabit this biome.

What are terrestrial biomes?

—Terrestrial biomes are large geographic regions on land characterized by temperature, rainfall, and dominant plant types. They include rainforests, savannas, deserts, grasslands, and taiga forests.

What is the difference between tropical rainforests and savannas?

—Tropical rainforests have high rainfall, high temperatures, and a layered structure that supports diverse species. Savannas are dry regions near the tropics with grasses and shrubs as the main vegetation.

How do plants and animals in deserts survive?

—Plants in deserts have adaptations like long tap roots and the ability to store water. Animals in deserts are often nocturnal and have evolved to require less water.

What is the primary vegetation in grasslands?

—Grasslands are dominated by grasses and some trees. The fertile soils of grasslands are often converted for agriculture.

Where are taiga forests found and what kind of animals live there?

—Taiga forests are found in northern regions and are dominated by coniferous trees. Animals like moose and bears are common in this biome.

00:00Terrestrial biomes are large regions on land defined by temperature, rainfall, and plant types.

00:13Tropical rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, high temperatures, and a layered structure that supports a rich diversity of species.

01:39Savannas are dry regions near the tropics with grasses and shrubs as the primary vegetation.

02:57Deserts have low rainfall and can be extremely hot or cold. Plants and animals in deserts have adapted to survive in dry conditions.

03:57Grasslands, like prairies, have fertile soils and are often converted into agricultural land.

05:17Taiga forests, found in northern regions, are dominated by coniferous trees and have low plant biodiversity.