1. Give key features of the following:
a. Tundra
b. Taiga
c. Desert
d. Rainforest
e. Savanna
f. Deciduous Forest
g. Marine
h. Fresh Water
a. Tundra: cold, treeless biome; short growing season; permafrost; low biodiversity; home to species such as caribou, polar bears, and arctic foxes.
b. Taiga: also known as boreal forest; cold, coniferous biome; long, cold winters and short summers; high biodiversity; home to species such as moose, wolves, and lynx.
c. Desert: hot and dry biome; minimal precipitation; high temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night; low biodiversity; home to species such as snakes, lizards, and camels.
d. Rainforest: hot and humid biome with high precipitation; high biodiversity; home to species such as monkeys, toucans, and jaguars.
e. Savanna: hot, grassy biome; distinct wet and dry seasons; home to species such as lions, elephants, and giraffes.
f. Deciduous Forest: temperate biome; four distinct seasons; home to species such as deer, black bears, and birds.
g. Marine: aquatic biome; includes oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries; high biodiversity; home to species such as fish, whales, and dolphins.
h. Fresh Water: aquatic biome; includes lakes, rivers, and streams; diverse habitats ranging from rapids to still water; home to species such as trout, beavers, and dragonflies.