What are the six major biomes of the world?
1 Answer
Mar 20, 2016
The six major biomes are desert, grassland, rain forest, deciduous forest, taiga, and tundra.
Explanation:
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Desert
Desert biomes are classified as having less than 25 cm of rain per year, with hot days and intense sunshine. -
Grassland
Grassland is characterized as containing mostly grass vegetation, receiving erratic rainfall of about 4-16 cm annually, and falling into the temperate zone. -
Rain Forest
Rain forests are typically categorized as containing 100 or more species of trees, with 200 cm of rain per year and high temperatures. - Deciduous Forest
Deciduous forests are classified as having cold winters, warm summers, and 75-100 cm of rain yearly. - Taiga
Taiga is characterized as having long, severe winters and brief summers, with 40-100 cm of rain annually and temperatures often below -50˚ C. - Tundra
Tundra is characterized as having the arctic climate, with precipitation between 50 and 60 cm per year and no trees.