In the Tundra biome, trees are unable to grow easily, because of the very low temperatures and high winds. For this reason, trees only grow in these areas for a very short time before the snow and ice take over. Only small shrubs and grasses are able to withstand the friged temperatures.

The Tundra

The Taiga

The taiga biome is known for its dense amount of evergreen forests. These trees, known as coniferous, cover the frozen landscape on the borders of the tundras divided by "the tree line."

Temperate Forests

While taiga biomes possess coniferous trees that remain ever green, temperate forests contain deciduous trees which are trees that lose their leaves during the cold seasons.

Tropical Rainforests

Tropical rainforests are located in very hot regions of the world, usually around the equator. They are sometimes referred to as "wet forests" or "broadleaf forests," because the huge leaves on the trees can actually block much of the light from the sun.

Deserts

Deserts are sometimes refered to as tundras, because of the often flat and barren landscape. Many deserts only receive rainfall a few times each year. The plants and animals have had to adapt to this harsh climate in order to stay alive.

The Grasslands

Grasslands are areas that are dominated by grasses and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants. These biomes naturally occur on all continents except for Antarctica and range in temperate climates. Though occasional hills arise in grassland areas, they tend to be flat or rolling areas

The Ocean

The ocean is by far the largest biome on Earth, making up over 70% of the space on the planet. It is also by far the most biologically diverse biome with millions of species of plants and animals. Finally, it is the only biome found on every continent