Do you know what a biome is? It is an area of the earth in which plants and animals share similar features such as the ecosystem, climate, elevation, water, and food. Some people classify the main biomes as forest, grassland, freshwater, salt water, desert, and tundra.

In the last couple of months there have been earthquakes, cyclones, floods, volcanic eruptions, bush fires and drought in diverse places across the world. These happenings have an impact on so many people, animals and eco systems that it is a good time to learn more about our world and appreciate the biomes that provide homes for life on earth. Here is a link to get you and your family thinking about our world and the very special place it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIy0ZlyPPDg

Tags: climate, education, environment