Biomes

India has a wealth of wildlife. Though the forest cover has diminished alarmingly, there are still many wild areas and national parks. In a country of over a billion people, and with the ever increasing numbers encroaching upon the home of wild creatures, loss of habitat is one of the biggest threats to its forests, along with poaching. But, India has done better than most third world countries in this respect. The tiger is the apex predator of the Indian forests and the number of tigers in any forest is a good indicator of a well balanced and healthy ecosystem. In the late 60's the tiger population had dropped to an all time low. This is the reason why Project Tiger was started in 1973. Initially there were 9 parks under Project Tiger covering an area of 16,339 sq.km; Project Tiger now covers 27 Tiger Reserves and an area of 37,761 sq.km.

In the Northern and Central India there are some amazing wild areas. Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal is one of the oldest national parks in India and where Project Tiger started. Kanha National Park, Ranthambor National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park are some of the best. Kaziranga National Park and Manas in Assam are also famous as they are home to the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros. The Gir forest in Gujarat is the last refuge of the Asiatic Lion.

South India too has some beautiful jungles. Some of the best national parks in India can be found here. Bandipur National Park in Karnataka (866 sq. kms), Nagarahole National Park (643 sq. kms), Mudumalai National Park (321 sq. kms) and Wayanaad in Kerala, Mukurthi National Park (80 sq. kms) and Silent Valley National Park (78 sq. kms) are the forests which form the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which encompasses over 5500 sq. kms and was the first biosphere reserve to be set up in India. It has the largest population of Asiatic elephants in the world and is also home to the Royal Bengal tiger and other large mammals such as the Indian Bison or Gaur. Apart from these forests, there are also the Annamalais, which are in the high ranges and Periyar National Park in Kerala.

Population density in coniferous forests can vary depending on factors such as tree spacing, availability of resources, and habitat quality. Generally, coniferous forests can support a higher population density of certain species such as birds and small mammals compared to deciduous forests due to the structure and food sources provided by conifer trees. However, the exact population density will vary based on the specific ecosystem and species present.

A food pyramid for biomes shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem, starting with primary producers at the base, followed by herbivores, then carnivores, and finally top predators. It illustrates how energy is transferred between organisms in different trophic levels within a specific biome. This helps to understand the interconnected relationships among species and the importance of maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

Cold desert biomes are typically found at high altitudes in regions like the Tibetan Plateau, the Andes Mountains, or the Rocky Mountains. They can also be found in polar regions like Antarctica and the Arctic. These areas have low precipitation, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperature fluctuations.

The biome that is extremely cold and dry is the tundra. It is characterized by low temperatures, permafrost, and limited precipitation, making it one of the harshest environments for plant and animal life.

Savannas are just areas of scrub or grassland and can be located on either side of the Equator.

In Africa specifically, they are found very close to the Equator itself, in parts of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, the C.A.R. or the Congo, and downward towards Zimbabwe, Angola, Burundi, Madagascar and South Africa.

This is only a shortened list of all the locations where savannas can be found in Africa.

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This process is an example of ecological succession, where plant communities change over time in response to environmental conditions. It typically involves a progression from simpler pioneer species to more complex, stable communities.

A salt water biome, also known as a marine biome, includes oceans and seas. It is a large body of saline water that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Marine biomes support a diverse range of plant and animal life adapted to the high salinity and unique conditions of the ocean environment.

A biome is a large geographical area characterized by its climate, vegetation, and animal life. Biomes can range from deserts with sparse vegetation to lush rainforests with high biodiversity. The appearance of a biome depends on factors like temperature, precipitation, and soil composition.

a biome is a huge dry desert in the south west tundra

In a biome, the availability of water is crucial for supporting the various plant and animal species that live there. The amount of rainfall, groundwater sources, and proximity to bodies of water like rivers or lakes all influence the water availability in a biome. Different biomes have varying adaptations to deal with water scarcity or abundance, such as succulent plants in deserts or specialized root systems in rainforests.

Abiotic factors that can affect aquatic biomes include temperature, light availability, water pH, dissolved oxygen levels, and nutrient availability. These factors play a crucial role in determining the types of organisms that can survive in different aquatic environments.

Many tundra species can be found at high elevations in the mountains of the northern hemisphere. This is called alpine tundra. There is also tundra that occurs at lower elevations in the Arctic and some parts of the Antarctic. This is called Arctic and Antarctic tundra. Tundra is the coldest biome with the soil being frozen and unable to support trees.

Coniferous forests are located in the Northern Hemisphere and Europe and Asia. Also in the USA, Norway, and Canada.

Lots of places. Usually a colder or temperate climate, and at higher altitude. Canada, Norway, USA ... all over

In between polar and temperate climate

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Grassland

Tundra

Taiga

Desert

Savanna

Tropical Rainforest

This is a great website if you need to know about each of the biomes:

http://www.deyabowersbiomes.zoomshare.com/

70% Marine, 19% Desert, 17% Boreal Forest, 13% Tropical Rain Forest, 13% Temperate Grassland, 11% Tundra, 10% Savanna, 8% Temperate Forest, 6% Mountains, 3% Scrub. This Chart only shows the 30% Land Biomes. http://web.rollins.edu/~jsiry/Biophysical.html

Light intensity in grasslands can vary depending on factors such as time of day, weather conditions, and presence of trees or other obstacles that may block sunlight. Generally, grasslands receive moderate to high light intensity due to their open landscape and absence of dense tree canopies.

Earth's coldest biome is called the tundra.

water is a universal solvent because it can disolve both bases and acids.

solvent disolves

solutes are disolved

Natural occurrences such as lakes are among the things that can influence a biome. For example, a lake or stream within a freshwater biome may not flow and take centuries to flush or clear. As a result, the stream could accumulate and store various nutrients within its body.

The taiga biome is characterized by cold temperatures, coniferous forests, and a short growing season. It has long, cold winters and short, moist summers. This biome is home to a variety of wildlife, such as bears, wolves, and moose.

because we need to. what if you were hit with nuclear weapons? what if you had no water?

It's mostly because that the desert is very interesting. A lot of scientists would probably love to be able to study the different plants and animals of the desert.

The science class created a biome to research and study. A biome is a community of flora and fauna in a certain habitat.