Living World

2. how many main types of biomes are there?
5. the specific area that a plant or animal lives within a biome
8. has a slow metabolism giving them energy for as long as possible from their limited diet.
10. swim in schools to protect themselves from predators.
11. driest places on earth
13. hibernate in winter to escape the cold temperatures and preserve energy
14. if a species does not adapt it can become......
16. close their nostrils so sand does not enter
18. huge area on earth that has a certain climate and organisms
19. have thick blubber to protect itself from freezing temperatures
20. needs water, oxygen, nutrients and shelter

1. type of rainforest that has the 4 distinct seasons
3. seek out the sun to warm up their cold-blooded bodies
4. more than 50% of the world's plant and animal life live here
6. happen over a long time and change the way living things look and behave so they can survive
7. what type of biome is closest to the equator
9. biome that receives more rain than deserts but less than a rainforest
12. what type of biome is closest to the north and south poles?
15. how many different types of forest biomes are there?
17. lakes, oceans, rivers, seas are what type of biomes?