1. Biomes Terrestrial Only Tropical Rainforest Desert Grassland Deciduous Forest Taiga Tundra

2. Biomes These are the four areas we will look at. Location Location Climate Climate Flora (plants) Flora (plants) Fauna (animals) Fauna (animals)

3. Tropical Rainforest Location: Near equator in Africa, South America, Philippines & Malaysia Climate: Hot (68 F – 93F) Rainy (400 cm +) Vegetation: Abundant plants, trees form a canopy Animals: Many insects, huge variety of animals

4. Tropical Rainforest Contains more species of plants and animals of other Biomes combined. Contains more species of plants and animals of other Biomes combined.

5. Grasslands/Savanna Location: Africa & South America (near the equator) Asia & United States Climate: Moderate rain (30cm to 130cm), not enough to support trees Cold but not harsh winters, semi-hot summers (36 F to 86F) Vegetation: Grass limited trees Animals: Home to largest land animals: elephants, rhino, buffalos, and hippos

6. Grasslands The animals The animals

7. Desert Location: Found on every continent. Climate: Hot, dry, cool to cold nights (45 F to 100F) Little rain (less than 25cm) Vegetation: Very little Animals: Little variety, many small, adapted to extreme heat or cold, and very dry conditions

8. Desert Plants and animals must survive with little water Plants and animals must survive with little water

9. Deciduous Forest Location : Eastern US (Kennesaw, GA) Europe, East China Climate: Above average rainfall (75 to 125 cm), Moderate Temp. (43 F to 82 F) Vegetation: Trees drop leaves in fall, grow in spring Animals: Medium variety, average number of insects

11. Deciduous Forest The animals

12. Taiga/ Coniferous Forest Location: Northern Europe, Russia, Canada Northern North America Location: Northern Europe, Russia, Canada Northern North America Climate: Cold (14 F – 57F) Climate: Cold (14 F – 57F) Snowfall/Rainfall (35 to 75 cm) Snowfall/Rainfall (35 to 75 cm) Vegetation: Coniferous Trees, limited variety because of harsh climate Vegetation: Coniferous Trees, limited variety because of harsh climate Animal: limited variety, moose, deer, beavers, insects Animal: limited variety, moose, deer, beavers, insects

13. Taiga Animals and Plants Animals and Plants

14. Tundra Location: Extreme north, Arctic Location: Extreme north, Arctic Climate: Very cold, dry (-15 F to 54 F) Climate: Very cold, dry (-15 F to 54 F) Little rain (25cm – 50cm) Little rain (25cm – 50cm) Vegetation: Few trees, limited plants, moss, lichen (permafrost) Vegetation: Few trees, limited plants, moss, lichen (permafrost) Animals: Caribou, insects in summer, wolves, birds that fly south, polar bear Animals: Caribou, insects in summer, wolves, birds that fly south, polar bear

15. Tundra The Animals The Animals

16. List three things the pictures have in List three things the pictures have in Common `Biotic Location Food chain Environment Grow Biome is common Need energy outside ecosystem Common `Biotic Location Food chain Environment Grow Biome is common Need energy outside ecosystem Describe the relationship the animals have with each other. They either eat each other or are eaten. Describe the relationship the animals have with each other. They either eat each other or are eaten.

17. List three things the pictures have in common. List three things the pictures have in common. Describe the relationship the animals have with each other. Describe the relationship the animals have with each other.