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World biomes
Study the 12 major biomes of Earth and their defining features. Learn about tropical rainforests, deserts, tundra, coral reefs, wetlands, boreal forests, and more.
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| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Alpine | High altitude; cold and windy; sparse vegetation |
| Boreal forest (Taiga) | Cold climate; dominated by coniferous trees |
| Coral reef | Tropical shallow waters; most diverse marine biome |
| Desert | Receives less than 250mm of rainfall per year |
| Grassland (Steppe) | Flat, open land; few trees; fertile soil |
| Mediterranean | Hot dry summers; mild wet winters; shrubland vegetation |
| Ocean | Covers 71% of Earth's surface; largest biome |
| Savanna | Tropical grassland with distinct dry and wet seasons |
| Temperate forest | Four seasons; includes oak, maple, and beech trees |
| Tropical rainforest | Hot and wet year-round; highest biodiversity on Earth |
| Tundra | Treeless; permafrost; extreme cold |
| Wetland | Waterlogged land; high biodiversity; filters water |
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