Land Ecology


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Deciduous Forest
This biome is found on the continent of Mandalea and Penancea.  It is characterized by a temperate zone.  It is warm during the summer and cold during the winter.  The plants in this regions are dominated by tall trees such as the Lux tree.  However, one can find many unique smaller plants hidden within the forest.  During the late summer and autumn, the leaves change color and fill the ground with bright yellow, red, and orange colors. Many animals live happily in this region adapting to the cold temperatures by hiberating.


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Grassland
This type of biome is found mainly on the continent of Rhoneah.  It is characterized by large fields of grass with a few scattered shrubs and thorny trees.  The temperature in this region is generally warm or hot with an annual rainfall of 10-30inches. The rainfall usually occurs over 6-8 consecutive months followed by several months of drought.  Animals that live in this region mainly graze on the grass.


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Desert

This arid biome is found on the continents of Mandalea and Penancea.  Temperatures are extremely hot during the summer and cold during the winter.  Animals and plants have developed unique structures to adapt to this dry region where the average annual rainfall is less than 10 inches.


To find out more about the ecosystem in the various locations, click on the links below:

Deciduous Forest


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www.his.com/~mallmary/forestbiomes/ deciduous.htm

Grassland


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www.changemakers.net/studio/ 99october/jarman.cfm

Desert


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www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/ contents/9k.html