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