World Biomes A variety of ecosystems that are grouped according to similar climates
World Biomes Biomes are usually named for their predominant plant type and major climatic featuresBiomes are usually named for their predominant plant type and major climatic features Each biome also has characteristic microorganisms, fungi, and animalsEach biome also has characteristic microorganisms, fungi, and animals
World Map of Biomes
Temperature and Precipitation Define a Biome
Tundra *low precipitation *short summers, long winters *permafrost – permanently frozen soil *low precipitation *short summers, long winters *permafrost – permanently frozen soil Abiotic Factors:
Biotic Factors: *musk ox, arctic fox, snowy owl… *mosses, lichens, short grasses…
Tropical Rainforest Abiotic Factors: *hot and wet all year *thin, poor nutrient soil
Biotic Factors: *broad-leaved trees, ferns, large woody vines…. *tree frogs, sloth, jaguar, anteaters, parrots, monkeys, apes
Desert Abiotic Factors: *low precipitation *hot during the day, cold during the night
Biotic Factors: *cacti, succulent plants *bats, owls, hawks, lizards, reptiles…
Taiga Abiotic Factors: *long, cold winters *short, mild summers *moderate precipitation
Biotic Factors: *coniferous trees (pines) *lynx, moose, beavers…
Deciduous Forest Temperate Forest Abiotic Factors: *4 seasons *year-round precipitation *fertile soil
Biotic Factors: *Hickory, maple, beech, and oak trees… *Deer, black bear, squirrels…
Savanna Abiotic Factors: *warm temperatures *seasonal rainfall
Biotic Factors: *tall perennial grass… *lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, zebras… Biotic Factors: *tall perennial grass… *lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, zebras…
Grassland Abiotic Factors: *warm temperatures *seasonal rainfall
Biotic Factors: *tall perennial grass… *gophers, rabbits, prairie dogs
Let’s Review
R.Q: A Biome is identified by its particular set of abiotic factors and…… BIOTIC FACTORS
R.Q: Which biome is characterized by very low temperature, little precipitation, and permafrost? TUNDRA!
R.Q: Which biome has least amount of precipitation? DESERT!
R.Q: Name another biome that has very low precipitation other than the desert. TUNDRA!
R.Q: Which biome is characterized by having coniferous trees? TAIGA!
R.Q: Which biome is characterized by warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall? SAVANNA!
R.Q: Which biome is located along the equator? TROPICAL RAINFOREST!