Science Common Sense

254 - What are the major biomes of the world?

There are 7 major biomes in the world. A biome is a big area with a specific type of environment and living things. Here are the major biomes:

1. Desert Biome: Very hot and dry places like the Sahara Desert in Africa.
2. Rainforest Biome: Very green and rainy places like the Amazon in South America.
3. Grassland Biome: Big areas of grass with few trees, like the savannas in Africa.
4. Temperate Forest Biome: Forests with trees that change with the seasons, like in North America.
5. Tundra Biome: Very cold and icy places like the Arctic in North America and Russia.
6. Freshwater Biome: Rivers, lakes, and ponds with fish and other water animals.
7. Marine Biome: Oceans with fish, dolphins, and other water animals.

Each biome is special and has its own plants and animals that live there.