Biomes

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Across
  1. 3. Biome characterized by coniferous , mineral-poor topsoils, found in the upper Northern Hemisphere.(5) _____________
  2. 6. This biome is the largest biome on Earth.Plants of this biome might include kelp and seaweed.(9)______________
  3. 10. Dessert that is hot and dry. Largest dessert in Africa.(6) _____________
  4. 12. Most diverse biome. Found near the equator with warm climate wet weather and lush plant growth (10). _________________
  5. 13. A forest characterized by trees that shed their leaves in the fall and has rich soils.(9)_________________
  6. 14. Biome dominated by lichens, mosses, shrubs. Characterized by extremely cold climate._______________
Down
  1. 1. A grassy biome with few trees. Mainly found in Africa.(7) _______________
  2. 2. the weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.(7) _______________
  3. 4. In the savanna, zebras are the dominant grazers or _______________.(10)
  4. 5. Refers to the permanently frozen ground found in the Artic region.(10)_____________________
  5. 7. Biome characterized by nutrient-rich soil that supports many grass specie. (9) _____________
  6. 8. Pine, spruce and fir are examples of? _____________(7)
  7. 9. In the tundra, the polar bears are the dominant predator or ______________. (9)
  8. 11. Large region characterized by its climate and dominant plants and animals.(5) __________________