A biome is a largescale community of organisms, and can be terrestrial or aquatic.    Choose a terrestrial biome and research it.  I listed the 8 major terrestrial biomes that are covered in your textbook for you to choose from. 

List of diseases

  1. Tropical forest
  2. Savanna
  3. Chaparral
  4. Desert
  5. Temperate grassland
  6. Temperate forest
  7. Boreal forest
  8. Tundra

Write a short essay on your biome.  Your essay must be at least 2 paragraphs and a minimum of 250 words.  Please use complete sentences and proper grammar and punctuation.  Also include a works cited.  Please put this information in your own words--DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.  You may type the information directly on this page if you like or start your own document.  When you are finished, upload your essay and send it to me through Canvas. 

For full credit (10 points), you must include the following information:

  1. The name of the biome that you chose.
  2. The locations on the earth that your biome would be found.
  3. Information about the temperature in your biome.
  4. Information about the precipitation in your biome.
  5. Major types of vegetation that occur in your biome.
  6. Examples of common animals that might be found in your biome.
  7. Any other interesting information you would like to include.
  8. A Works Cited.