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different biomes and their communities (Topical Grassland (Savannah) (warm…
different biomes and their communities
Tropical Rainforest
Hot climate
high levels of precipitation
large variety in species and vegetation
Temperate Forest
moderate tempereature
clear seasonal changes
growing period of 200 days between 4-6 month frost free period
Boreal forest (Tiga)
cold and icy
small levels of precipitation
coniferous trees densely packed
little species variation
Topical Grassland (Savannah)
warm
medium amounts of moisture
seasonal drought common
trees intermittent and widely spaced
occasional fires preventing thicker vegetation
Temperate Grassland
moderate temperature
moderate amount of rainfall
trees and shrubs largely absent
grass is the dominant vegetation
Mediterranean (Chaparrel)
moderate temperature
rainy winters, dry summers
only vegetation is dry woody shrubs
Desert
extreme temperature
low precipitation
xerophytes are the dominant vegetation
Tundra
freezing temperature
very little precipitation
vegetation low growing
Mountain Ranges
found at high altitudes
temperature fairly low
weather conditions may change rapidly