| A | B |
|---|
| biome | a large geographic region in many locations with similar kinds of communities and climates |
| latitude | distance from the Equator |
| tundra | the northernmost and coldest land biome |
| permafrost | ground that stays frozen year round in the tundra |
| taiga | biome south of tundra; characterized by conifers |
| temperate deciduous forest | biome where trees lose their leaves each year; 4 distinct seasons |
| tropical rain forest | biome with high temperatures and great rainfall all year |
| grassland | biome with few trees and many grasses |
| desert | biome with high daytime temperatures and little rainfall |
| altitude | height above sea level |
