Biomes Coach Newman. What is a Biome? A Biome is a term used to describe a major type of ecosystem that can found in various regions of the world An ecosystem.

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Biomes Coach Newman

What is a Biome? A Biome is a term used to describe a major type of ecosystem that can found in various regions of the world An ecosystem is the interaction of plant life, animal life, and the physical environment in which they live.

Understanding Biomes Goal ▫Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of the different ecosystems. Central Questions ▫Where is the Biome located? ▫What characteristics define the Biome?

TUNDRA

Tundra Characterized by Long snowy winters, & short marshy summers Almost wholly located between 55N and 70N Not suitable for large plants ▫Growing period ▫Permafrost

TAIGA

Taiga Characterized by large area of coniferous forests Mainly located in subarctic regions of northern hemisphere Supports many predators and migratory birds

GRASSLANDS

Grasslands Located in mid latitudes in the interior of continents Sporadic rainfall and wildfires not suitable for large plants Full four seasons Can support large herbivores

DECIDUOUS FOREST

Deciduous Forest Located on edge of Coniferous forests (Taiga) in East Asia, Europe, and East North America Characterized by broadleaf forests Precipitation evenly spread over 12 months 4 Definitive Seasons Wide variety of Flora and Fauna

CHAPARRAL

Chaparral Located on Costal regions on SW corner of California, the Mediterranean, Australia, Chile, South Africa Hot and Dry Shrubs grow and can support grazing animals and scavengers

DESERT

Desert Located mid-continental around tropics and Antarctica Characterized as an area that gets less than 25cm of precipitation a year Minimal plants and animals

SAVANNAH

Savannah Located in Southern Hemisphere Similar to grasslands but able to support more trees 6-8month rainy season followed by droughts and wildfires Support large herbivores

RAINFOREST

Rainforest Located near equator in South America, Africa, and SE Asia Near Constant Temps between 20 C and 38C Average more than 250cm of rain a year Support the most diverse life on earth (50% of all earth’s organisms) Lungs of the world (produce 40% of oxygen) Cover 6% of world

ALPINE

Alpine Alpine refers to Mountainous regions with an altitude of 3000 meters or more Located in western North America, western South America, Central and Northern Europe, and Central Asia Due to weather the climate is unpredictable

Map Color in these Areas we just went over