World Biomes

According to National Geographic, there are five major biomes on this plant with each having their own subgroups.

Below you can find information about each of these biomes.


Aquatic

Aquatic biomes are the largest biomes on Earth as they cover about 75 percent of Earth's surface.

Aquatic biome of an ocean.

Desert

Desert biomes cover about 20% of the Earth are known for their extreme dry and arid climates that have minimal precipitation of less than 50 centimeters a year causing it's organism to be specially adapted to survive in this harsh enviroment.

Desert biome with mountains of sand and camels.

Forest

Forest biomes take up arround one third of Earth's surface .

Forest with trees and a waterfall.

Grassland

Grassland biomes are fascinating ecosystems that cover approximately 40% of Earth's terrestrial area. Grasslands are characterized by vast, open spaces dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants.

Photo of an dry grassland.

Tundra

Tundra biomes are one of the coldest and harshest environments on Earth, characterized by its extreme temperatures, low precipitation, and a unique ecosystem.

 Photo of an icy tundra.

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