Name:

Biome Characteristics
The websites below offer valuable information about different biomes in the world. Scientists do not
agree on how many biome classification there should be. Some believe only 5 truly separate biomes
exist, others believe these 5 can be broken down into more distinct categories. For this project, you will
obtain information on 7 biomes, 6 chosen for you and ​one you choose​. As you visit the websites
below, enter the information you find relating to rainfall, climate and landscape in the first table. Next,
focus your research on the biome you have chosen for your project. Complete the second table for just
your chosen biome. Be sure to indicate which websites you found most helpful, you may want to
return to them later in your project.​

Biome websites:
____​http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
____​http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
____​http://www.worldbiomes.com/
____​http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html
____​http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/

Part 1: Complete table below with information regarding 7 biomes.

Biome Rainfall Climate Landscape
Tundra
Taiga
Temperate
Forest
Tropical Forest
Grassland
Desert

Part 2: Complete table below with information regarding your chosen biome.

Biome Plants Animals Other information