The correct answer is Taiga, Savanna, Dessert, Tropical Rain forest, Tundra, Prairies, Alpine, Mediterranean. These are recognized as biomes because they are large ecological areas characterized by distinct climates, vegetation, and wildlife. Each biome has its own unique set of environmental conditions and supports different types of plant and animal life. The Taiga is a coniferous forest biome found in cold regions, the Savanna is a grassland biome with scattered trees, the Desert is a dry and arid biome, the Tropical Rainforest is a dense forest with high rainfall, the Tundra is a cold and treeless biome, the Prairies are temperate grasslands, the Alpine is a mountainous biome, and the Mediterranean is a coastal biome with mild winters and hot summers.