Terrestrial biomes DUMMY
Terrestrial biomes occur on land and can be of many types. Examples include: thicket,
tundra, forest, grassland and desert. Terrestrial biomes are usually classified based on the
dominant vegetation, climate or geographic location. The location and characteristics of the
various biomes is mostly influenced by climatic conditions such as rainfall and temperature.
South African Biomes DUMMY
Themost recent classification of the terrestrial biomes in South Africa divides the region into
the following eight biomes:
- Grassland
- Savanna
- Succulent Karoo
- Nama Karoo
- Forest
- Fynbos
- Desert
- Thicket
The biome regions are mapped in Figure 9.4 as found in South Africa.
Figure 9.4: Biomes of South Africa.
- Grassland Biome
- Location: grasslands are found on the Highveld.
- Climate: they typically have summer rainfall of 400 mm to 2000 mm. Winters are
cold, and frost can occur.
260 9.3. Biomes