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4.1. Forests of the World. Biome (bye- oam ). A biome is a large community of plants and animals that is supported by a certain type of climate. . biomes. Interactive activity: see picture of many different kinds of biomes
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4.1 Forests of the World
Biome (bye-oam) • A biome is a large community of plants and animals that is supported by a certain type of climate.
biomes • Interactive activity: see picture of many different kinds of biomes • http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/604/deploy/604_SLA_Biomes.swf
There are 3 forest biomes in our story. coniferous deciduous rainforest
Biome 1: Coniferous Forest • You can find a coniferous forest in the Arctic tundra.
Cone-bearing trees • Spruce, hemlock and fir are cone-bearing trees. spruce hemlock fir
Biome 2: Deciduous Forest • You can find a deciduous forest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Most trees in deciduous forests lose their leaves in the fall.
Deciduous forests • Oak, beech, ash and maple trees are typical trees found in deciduous forests. oak ash beech maple
Deciduous Forests • Animals in deciduous forests include deer, American gray squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and woodpeckers.