Biomes of the World.ppt

Biomes of the World What is a biome? How are biomes formed? How many biomes are there? How many biomes are there? Tropical Rainforest Tropical Savanna Desert Chaparral Grassland Temperate Deciduous Forest Temperate Boreal Forest Tundra Tropical Rainforest Typically found near the equator Receives more than 200 cm of rain annually Temperatures typically fall between 20oC and 25oC for the entire year As many as 50% of all the world’s animal species may be found here Tropical Savanna Grasslands with a few scattered trees Experience a wet and dry season Hot temperatures Annual rainfall is between