Tag: Inhospitable

Life Perseveres in the Most Inhospitable Biomes

Scientists use the term biome to categorize large pieces of land by their climate, vegetation, and life forms. Humans are fortunate to have temperate paradises in which to build our homes, as well as venture and explore earth’s untouched corners. The earth is home to a variety of lush and desi...

Life Perseveres in the Most Inhospitable Biomes

An endangered biome, the mountain meadow often appears in fairytale stories with its swaths of open field covered in vibrant flowers. Seasonal weather ranges from -20°C to 30°C (Earth Observatory 2024). Shallow groundwater feeds the earth underneath, producing a soft blanket of grass and str...