Biomes

well i dont know the exact temperature but i do no that grassy mountains (toward the bottom) the temperature is the same as the atmosphere but toward the top it snows and the temperature may vary

Kenya includes savannas, grasslands, plains, and even some mountain ranges such as the stratovolcano in Kenya, Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya is a stratovolcano, hence it is dormant and is not active and won't erupt anytime soon according to research.

Water is known as the universal solvent because it has the ability to dissolve a wide range of substances due to its polar nature. The polarity of water molecules allows them to interact with many different solutes, making it an effective solvent for various chemical reactions and processes in nature.

Other factors that affect the distribution of biomes include altitude, proximity to water bodies, prevailing wind patterns, topography, soil type, and human activities like deforestation and urbanization. These factors can greatly influence the climate, moisture levels, and nutrient availability in a particular region, ultimately shaping the types of biomes that can thrive there.

Deserts and rainforests are both considered extreme environments due to their unique and challenging conditions for life. They are both biodiverse ecosystems that support a wide variety of plant and animal species, each uniquely adapted to their environment. Additionally, they play crucial roles in regulating the Earth's climate and environment.

A biotic factor in a tropical rainforest is the vast array of plant species that provide food and shelter for various animals and insects. The interactions between these plants and the diverse animal species contribute to the rich biodiversity found in this biome.

Examples of lentic biomes include ponds, lakes, and reservoirs. These freshwater habitats are characterized by still or slow-moving water, supporting a diverse array of plant and animal species adapted to these environments.

The climate in tropical deciduous forests is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons. They typically receive high amounts of rainfall during the wet season, while the dry season experiences reduced precipitation. The temperature in these forests is generally warm to hot year-round.

Well the seven Biomes on earth are important to the life on earth because without them the earth will be unbalanced, for example the tundra, Polar bears live there, what if it warmed up? the ice will melt the polar bears will die if the polar bears die there will be an over population of the polarbears prey so on and so on down the food chain.

Every environment has both biotic and abiotic components within them. Biotic organisms rely on many abiotic substances to be able to survive. Like water, water is not living, but yet it helps keep many organisms alive. It is a substance needed to most organisms to stay alive, as well it provides a home. Another example would be rocks. Again, they are abiotic, but can provide a shelter or home. Or for birds, are used to help keep them healthy and their systems working.

I've found some resources that I think will help to answer your question about how much light, soil and water coniferous forests get.

The first resource is called "Coniferous Forest". It describes the amount of rainfall these types of forests receive. The website also details the types of plants present and the differing climates found in coniferous forests.

go to earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/bioconiferous.php

This resource is sponsored by the Earth Observatory at Nasa so I believe it's reliable.

The second resource entitled, "The Forest Biome" details the type of soil that temperate and coniferous forests have. This website also relates the type of canopy that is present, which determines the amount of sunlight that can penetrate to the forest floor. Also discussed is the average amount of yearly rainfall.

go to ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/forests.php

This website is provided by the University of California Museum of Paleontology, which is a respected organization. As a result, I feel it's trustworthy.

The third source, "Coniferous Forests", also relates the type of soil and vegetation that grows on the forest floor. This source also discusses the amount of light and snowfall that makes its way through the canopy layer.

go to panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_types/habitats/coniferous_forests/

This source comes from WWW Global, a well-known and highly respected organization.

I found these resources by searching for the phrase, "coniferous forests" in the search engines Yahoo! and Google (quotation marks not needed).

1.) Both biomes have low precipitation.

2.) Both have limited vegetation that has adapted to live with low rainfall.

3.) Both biomes generally have a thin layer of soil with little organic matter.

4.) Both biomes are quite fragile and easily damaged by human activities. Because of the low moisture, it takes many years for damaged areas to repair themselves.

Coniferous trees, like pine, spruce, and fir, dominate the coniferous forest biome. These trees have adapted to the cold and harsh conditions of the biome by retaining their needle-like leaves year-round and producing cones to reproduce. Understory plants in these forests tend to be shade-tolerant and include species like ferns and mosses.

Deserts are areas that get less than about ten inches of rain per year. Although most of the deserts we know of are hot (like the Sahara), some are actually cold (like parts of Antarctica), so the real distinguishing characteristic of deserts is their extreme dryness. Temperatures in deserts change a lot from day to night and from summer to winter. The organisms that live in a desert need to be able to survive these drastic temperature swings along with dry conditions, so the density and diversity of species are very low. In other words, the desert has a low carrying capacity. Cacti are among the few plants that can survive the hot deserts, because they can store water after a rainstorm in order to have a nice supply during the frequent droughts. Animals in the desert include reptiles like lizards and snakes, along with some arachnids like spiders and scorpions. Biomes are the major biological divisions of the earth. Biomes, such as oceans, deserts, and savannas, are characterized by the area's climate, plus the particular organisms that live there. The living organisms make up the biotic components of the biome while everything else makes up the abiotic components. The most important abiotic aspects of a biome are its amount of rainfall and its amount of temperature variation. More rain and more stable temperatures means more organisms can survive. It turns out that these two abiotic components are usually linked because the wetter a biome is, the less its temperature changes from day to night or from summer to winter. That's why so many people want to move to southern California and Florida - the weather is never too hot and never too cold. The number of organisms that can survive in a biome is called that biome's "carrying capacity"

Deserts receive a lot of sunlight, often over 10 hours per day. This abundance of sunlight is one of the reasons why deserts tend to be very hot and dry, as it contributes to the high temperatures and the rapid evaporation of moisture.

The Climate in the Deciduous Forest is greatly affected by the tilt of the earth's axis. As our planet revolves around the sun, its axis stays tilted, causing the four seasons of the deciduous forest. During the spring and summer months, the deciduous forest ranges in temperatures from cool to warm. In the fall and winter, the forests will get very cold. These changes of the season not only affect the temperature in the forest but also alter the form of precipitation it receives.

Actually the tilt of the Earth affects ALL seasonal climate changes on the Earth, not just the forests.

The temperate grassland biome produces most of the food that humans consume, as it is ideal for agriculture due to its fertile soil and moderate climate. Crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans are commonly grown in this biome to feed both humans and livestock.

The Atacama Desert falls under the cold desert biome. Despite its location in a subtropical region, the Atacama Desert's high elevation and surrounding Andes Mountains contribute to its unique climate, characterized by cold temperatures and low precipitation.

Swamps are typically found in the wetland biome. They are characterized by saturated soil and standing water, supporting unique plant and animal species adapted to wet conditions.

Rabbits can be found in a variety of biomes, including grasslands, deserts, forests, and wetlands. They are adaptable animals that can thrive in diverse environments, as long as there is sufficient food, shelter, and protection from predators.

The terrestrial biome characterized by permafrost is the tundra biome. Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen soil that is found in the arctic and alpine tundra regions, limiting plant growth and affecting ecosystem dynamics in these cold environments.

Decomposers play a role in bioleaching, a process used in mining to extract metals from ores. They break down organic matter or sulfide minerals in the ore, releasing valuable metals in the process. This can help make certain metals more accessible for extraction.

The average rainfall for deserts varies greatly depending on the specific desert location. Generally, deserts receive less than 10 inches (25 cm) of rainfall per year. Some deserts, like the Atacama Desert in Chile, may receive less than 0.04 inches (1 mm) of rainfall annually, while others, like the Sonoran Desert in the United States, may receive up to 10 inches (25 cm) of rainfall in a year.

Freshwater habitats include the still waters of lakes and ponds and the flowing waters of rivers and streams. Lakes and ponds vary tremendously in size and and in biodiversity. The can all be divided into 3 major zones: the littoral zone is relatively warms because of its exposure to sunlight. Organisms living the littoral zone include photosynthetic plants and algae, insects, mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, amphibians, ducks, and turtles. The limnetic zone includes habits that are close to the water surface but far from shore. Its occupied largely by plankton. Phytoplankton are photosynthesizing plankton, whereas zoo-plankton are heterotrophic plankton. Fish may also be found in the limnetc zone. The profundal zone describes deep water habitats in ponds and lakes.