1. Biomes

2. Big Idea: The characteristics of any given biome is determined by the latitude of where that biome is located The characteristics of any given biome is determined by the latitude of where that biome is located

3. What is a Biome? Large geographic area that has similar climates and ecosystems. Large geographic area that has similar climates and ecosystems.

4. What Makes Each Biome Different? Each biome contains distinctive types of animals and plants Each biome contains distinctive types of animals and plants

5. What Factors Affect a Biome? Type of biome is determined by: Type of biome is determined by: Natural environment LatitudeAltitudeTerrain

6. Latitude is the Deciding Factor Latitude is the major climate influencing factor that determine biomes Latitude is the major climate influencing factor that determine biomes Biodiversity increases as you move away from the poles and towards the equator Biodiversity increases as you move away from the poles and towards the equator

7. Terrestrial Biomes Different Types: Different Types:Desert/Tundra Grasslands- Savannas, Steppes and Prairies Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest

8. Aquatic Biomes Each aquatic biome has distinctive plants/animals Each aquatic biome has distinctive plants/animals Two Types: Freshwater & Saltwater Two Types: Freshwater & Saltwater Freshwater biome have a salt concentration of less than 1% while saltwater biomes have a salt concentration of 3% Freshwater biome have a salt concentration of less than 1% while saltwater biomes have a salt concentration of 3%

9. Freshwater Biomes Influenced by: the pattern and speed of water flow; climate Influenced by: the pattern and speed of water flow; climate 3 Types: Ponds/Lakes, Streams/River, & Wetlands 3 Types: Ponds/Lakes, Streams/River, & Wetlands

10. Marine Biomes Covers ¾ of earth Covers ¾ of earth Most of the marine algae supply the world with oxygen while taking in a huge amount of carbon dioxide. Most of the marine algae supply the world with oxygen while taking in a huge amount of carbon dioxide. 3 Types: Oceans, Coral Reef, & Estuary 3 Types: Oceans, Coral Reef, & Estuary