Temperate - That region of the Earth between 23.5 degrees North
and 60 degrees North (between the Tropic of Cancer and the
Arctic Circle) and between 23.5 degrees South and 60 degrees
South (between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic
Circle). Tropical - The region of the earth that surrounds the
equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south. Polar -
The regions of the earth that surround the north and south
poles, from the north pole to 60 degrees north and from the
south pole to 60 degrees south. Terrestrial - Living mainly on
land, such as continental land masses or islands. Saltwater or
marine - Living mainly in oceans, seas, or other bodies of salt
water. Freshwater - Mainly lives in water that is not salty.
Tundra - A terrestrial biome with low, shrubby or mat-like
vegetation found at extremely high latitudes or elevations, near
the limit of plant growth. Soils usually subject to permafrost.
Plant diversity is typically low and the growing season is
short. Taiga - Coniferous or boreal for