Across
- 1. A very dry region that receives less than 50cm of rainfall per year. This type of biome can be very hot or very cold. The Sahara is a well-known example of this type of biome.
- 3. A type of forest that experiences cold temperatures for most of the year and has mainly coniferous trees. Animals such as foxes, moose, deer and bears have adapted to the climate of this biome.
- 4. A biome with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It has shrubs, grasses, and small trees that are adapted to dry conditions.
- 6. A biome made up of water environments, including freshwater and saltwater. It is home to many plants and animals that are adapted to living in water, such as fish, algae, and aquatic mammals.
- 8. A type of grassland that is close to the equator. It has hot weather all year round with some scattered trees. This type of biome covers almost half of the continent of Africa.
Down
- 2. A very cold region where a thick layer of ice lies beneath the soil all year round, meaning that trees cannot grow. This type of biome is common in Arctic and Antarctic regions.
- 3. A type of forest that is located close to the equator and has a warm and humid climate. The Amazon is a well-known example of this type of biome.
- 5. A type of forest that experiences all four seasons. Deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in winter) are common here.
- 7. A cold, mountainous biome found at high elevations, above the tree line. It has low temperatures, strong winds, and little vegetation such as grasses, mosses, and small shrubs.