Chapter 2.4 BIOMES

Target 1 BIOME I will identify the main factors that are used to determine a biome. a) Climate which is based on: Temperature Precipitation

Target 2 BIOMES I will research the six major biomes on Earth 1- Rainforest 2- Desert 3- Grassland 4- Deciduous Forest 5- Boreal Forest 6- Tundra

Target 3 BIOMES I will illustrate a study guide to identify the main characteristics of each biome. 1- Temperature range – daily and annually 2- Precipitation range – daily and annually 3- Main animal life 4- Main plant life

Target 4 BIOME I will understand where Biomes fit in the Organization of Living Things in an Ecosystem

Organization of Living Things review Individual Organism – a species

Organization of living things review Population – a group of all the same species.

Organization of living things review Community – a group of populations in the same region.

Organization of living things review Ecosystem – interaction of the Abiotic and Biotic factors.

Organization of living things Biome – A group of land ecosystems with similar life forms and climate.

BIOME Each Biome has its own similar plants and animals. Rainforest parrot Arctic fox Pine trees African elephant

BIOMES Each Biome has a similar climate Tundra Desert Rainforest

BIOMES CLIMATE is the main factor used to identify a specific biome. CLIMATE = temperature (T*) and precipitation(P ) Tundra Desert Rainforest

BIOMES There are six (6) major biomes Rain forest Desert Grassland Deciduous forest Boreal forest Tundra

BIOME - Rainforest 1) Rain forest There are two types of rain forest Tropical rain forest – hot, humid, and has the largest variety of life forms.

BIOME - Rainforest 1) Rain forest There are two types of rain forest o Temperate rain forest – cooler, less humid, and has a large variety of life forms. over 300 cm rain per year

BIOME - Desert 2) Desert Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.

BIOME - Desert 2) Desert Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year. Climate: Has the largest daily temperature change. Scorching days frigid nights.

BIOME - Desert 2) Desert Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year. Climate: Has the largest daily temperature change. Scorching days frigid nights. Living organisms must adapt to limited water.

BIOME - Desert 2) Desert Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year. Climate: Has the largest daily temperature change. Scorching days frigid nights. Living organisms must adapt to limited water. Plants: cactus Animals: lizards, small mammals

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator b. Prairie – located further from the equator

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator b. Prairie – located further from the equator They receive cm rainfall per year.

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator b. Prairie – located further from the equator They receive cm rainfall per year. Not enough rain to support tree growth

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator b. Prairie – located further from the equator They receive cm rainfall per year. Not enough rain to support tree growth Plants: Rich soil supports tall grasses

BIOME - Grassland 3) Grassland – there are two types a. Savannah – located near the equator b. Prairie – located further from the equator They receive cm rainfall per year. Not enough rain to support tree growth Plants: Rich soil supports tall grasses Animals: Some of the largest animals on Earth

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm rain per year

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm of precipitation per year Support a wide variety of habitats

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm rain per year Support a wide variety of habitats Climate: Seasonal temperature changes

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm rain per year Support a wide variety of habitats Climate: Seasonal temperature changes Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses, mosses

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm rain per year Support a wide variety of habitats Climate: Seasonal temperature changes Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses, Animals: must cope with seasonal temperatures

BIOME - Deciduous 4) Deciduous forest Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn. At least 50 cm rain per year Support a wide variety of habitats Climate: Seasonal temperature changes Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses, Animals: must cope with seasonal temperatures BY: Tolerating, Migrating, Hibernating

BIOME - Boreal 5) Boreal forest ( taiga ) Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves (needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce, and hemlock.

BIOME - Boreal 5) Boreal forest ( taiga ) Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves (needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce, and hemlock. Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool.

BIOME - Boreal 5) Boreal forest ( taiga ) Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves (needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce, and hemlock. Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool. Plants: mosses, grasses, shrubs, dwarf trees

BIOME - Boreal 5) Boreal forest ( taiga ) Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves (needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce, and hemlock. Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool. Plants: mosses, grasses, shrubs, dwarf trees Animals: Small herbivores, carnivores, insects

BIOME - Tundra 6) Tundra Climate: Extremely cold and dry

BIOME - Tundra 6) Tundra Climate: Extremely cold and dry Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost

BIOME - Tundra 6) Tundra Climate: Extremely cold and dry Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost Plants: mosses, lichens, grasses, dwarf forms

BIOME - Tundra 6) Tundra Climate: Extremely cold and dry Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost Plants: mosses, lichens, grasses, dwarf forms Animals: insects, birds, mammals

Mountains & Ice  Mountain ranges are not part of any biome.  The climate changes as you go from the base to the summit of a mountain.  As you go up you will pass through a series of different biomes. end