BIOME

CLIMATE CLUE

LIFE CLUE

Desert

Very little rain; often hot days and cooler nights.

Cacti store water; some animals rest in shade during the day.

Tundra

Very cold; a short, cool growing season; permanently frozen ground beneath the surface in many areas.

Low-growing plants cope with cold and wind; Arctic foxes have insulating fur.

Grassland

Moderate rain; long stretches of open land and few trees.

Grasses regrow from their base after grazing or fire.

Tropical rainforest

Warm and humid throughout the year, with frequent heavy rain.

Dense layers of plants; many animals live in trees.

Temperate forest

Four seasons and moderate rainfall.

Many trees lose their leaves in autumn; animals may store food or shelter in winter.