1. Type title of Biome here
Biome Research By Joseph Gordon

2. Name of Biome Geography & Climate
Location-Deserts take up 1/5 of the Earth’s surface.
Description-Most deserts are hot and dry but some are cold like Antarctica.
Soil Type-Sand.
Precipitation-3 to 5 inches a year.
Temperature Range-55 to 110.
Climate- Hot, very little rain.

3. Desert Biodiversity
A Desert’s plant species include Cacti, Creosote Brush ,Sage Brush , and Ocotillo.
Today there are at least 1500 known species in a Desert.

4. Desert Adaptations Needed for Survival
The Cactus has adapted to a Desert by gaining a waxy coating to keep water inside.
The Kangaroo Rat has developed the ability to not have to drink water because it gains enough nutrients from the plants it eats.

5. Desert Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic
Biotic-Owls have adapted to dig nests into cacti for protection and water.
Abiotic-Lizards bask on rocks to keep their body temperature warm.

6. What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the many different species and organisms in a biome ,habitat, or environment.

7. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem?
Use the handout given in class to answer the question above.
Without biodiversity a habitat could over-populate or not have enough organisms.