BIOMES OF THE WORLD

Biomes are large areas across the earth (including the water) where similar climates and land structures create similar environments for plants and animals to live. The plants and animals also adapt to living in these places. (See Map)
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Climate-- Weather over time: wind, water, heat, cold

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Land Structure -- continent, mountain, plain, shore, lake, river, ocean, island . . .

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Environment---surroundings. . . including climate, land, plants, and animals

Mammals live all over the world.

Biomes , Ecosystems and Habitats are areas of the earth having climate and conditions where certain plants and animals have adapted to life there. All the plants and animals in a biome, ecosystem or habitat are interdependent (that means they need each other to survive).

bulletMammals live is different biomes. A biome is a large area of the world where plants and animals live, usually based on climate. For example, many mammals live in the tropical rain forests. 
bulletMammals live in different ecosystems. An ecosystem is smaller than a biome and has a number of habitats where plants and animals live. The plants and animals depend of each other and the climate for their survival. Shorelines and estuaries are examples of ecosystems.     
bulletMammals live in different habitats. A habitat is a place where the animal makes his home. Once again, dependence on others is important for survival. The home has to be a place near food and shelter.

Ways to Sort and Compare Animals

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