Learn about biomes in this geography guide for students aged 11 to 14 from BBC ... This can be seen with the more moderate temperatures experienced along the coastline of south-western Europe.

Mountain, or alpine, biomes are found throughout the world, at high altitudes, such as the Alps in Europe and the Himalayas in Asia. These regions are usually windy and cold.

Behold the tundra biome. Characterized by extremely cold temperatures and treeless, frozen landscapes, the species here are marvels at adapting to the harsh climate.