9/16 & BIOMES 2.2GROUP WORK: Travel Agency2.2GROUP WORK: Travel Agency 2.2 VID CLIP: Climate Tetris2.2 VID CLIP: Climate Tetris 2.2 GRAPH: Generating Heat2.2 GRAPH: Generating Heat 2.2 DIAGRAM: Biomes2.2 DIAGRAM: Biomes 2.2 GROUP WORK: Biomes Puzzler2.2 GROUP WORK: Biomes Puzzler 2.2 VOCAB: Wrap-Up2.2 VOCAB: Wrap-Up

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BIOMES

BIOME A BIOME is a geographical area with unique plants and animals, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region.

2) Biomes are made up of 3 main factors 2- TEMPERATURE 3- MOISTURE 1- LATITUDE

BIOME MAP There’s a strong connection between climate zones and biomes, but they are NOT identical. Biomes rely not only on climate, but also on ELEVATION and SOIL CHARACTERISTICS too. CLIMATE MAP

South America has more biomes than any other continent. Andes Mountains of Peru Patagonia, Argentina Atacama Desert, Chile (Desert) Pampas, Argentina (Temperate Grassland/Steppe) Amazon Basin, Brazil (Tropical Rain Forest) Coast of Chile

1) TROPICAL RAIN FOREST: located in the tropical zone, covered with a heavy concentration of broad-leafed trees, which stay green throughout the year.

2) SAVANNA –or - TROPICAL GRASSLANDS/ : Tropical grassland, flat with few trees.

3) DESERT: Less than 10 inches of precipitation per year Plants are specially adapted to live in a dry climate by conserving water and withstanding extreme heat

4) STEPPE –or- TEMPERATE GRASSLAND Vast, treeless prairie, good for grazing herd animals

5) TEMPERATE BROAD LEAFED FOREST Large stands of trees that shed their leaves at least once a year; only located in the Northern Hemisphere

6) TAIGA –or- NEEDLE LEAF FOREST Comprised of stands of trees with needles (such as pine, spruce, fir & cedar), which bear cones. Found in Northern regions of North America, Asia & Europe.

7) TUNDRA: Very little precipitation; subsoil always frozen; short cool summers; because of limited sunlight, most plants grow close to the ground to survive in a cold, harsh climate.

8- ICE CAP / ICE SHEET – This biome is found at the farthest northern and southern locations on the planet. Plant life is basically non-existent, so animals rely on the sea and eating other animals to survive.

Desert ScrubDesert Scrub Chaparral/MediterraneanChaparral/Mediterranean AlpineAlpine Other Biomes Include:

BIOME PUZZLER Groups of 2-3 (no more/no less)Groups of 2-3 (no more/no less) Each group will use the atlas & textbook to figure out the name, location, description, photos & latitude zone for 7 biomes.Each group will use the atlas & textbook to figure out the name, location, description, photos & latitude zone for 7 biomes. Each student will complete their Biome Puzzler Grid (turned-in for a grade!)Each student will complete their Biome Puzzler Grid (turned-in for a grade!)

REMINDER: next Friday is the end of the 6-weeks for eligibility (not report cards) Check how you’re doing in classes THIS WEEK! Use student self-serve, teacher websites, FLEX time, tutorials, and late bus. Go to tutorials for classes you have low grades You have until next F 9/30 for eligibility!

= HIGH LATITUDE = MID LATITUDE = LOW LATITUDE 66°N-90°N 66°S-90°S 23°N-66°N 23°S-66°S 0°-23°N 0°-23°S

2.3 VOCAB

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8) CLIMAGRAPHS show the AVERAGE temperature & precipitation of each MONTH.

9)BARS= PRECIPITATION LINES = TEMPERATURE 9) BARS= PRECIPITATION LINES = TEMPERATURE BOTTOM shows MONTHS of the YEAR

VID CLIP: Climate Change Tetris

Graph: Generating Heat REMINDER: Make sure to clearly LABEL your graph and give it a TITLE.

SIERRA TRAVEL AGENCY Form a group 2-3 studentsForm a group 2-3 students Rely on the Climate Graphs to match your customers with their vacation destinationRely on the Climate Graphs to match your customers with their vacation destination You may also use the textbook, atlas and prior knowledgeYou may also use the textbook, atlas and prior knowledge DUE at the END of CLASS TODAY! ! ! !DUE at the END of CLASS TODAY! ! ! !

BAR GRAPH = PRECIPITATION LINE GRAPH = TEMPERATURE

Name _____________ Period 1A 2A 3A 5A 6B 7B 8B 10B 2) LABEL the diagram below with 3 MAIN FACTORS influencing BIOMES 1) CREATE a DEFINITION of BIOMES – IN YOUR OWN WORDS

ALPINE ALPINE (sample) 1) DEFINITION: 1) DEFINITION: Alpine biomes are found in the mountain regions all around the world. They are usually at an altitude of about 10,000 feet or more. The Alpine biome lies just below the snow line of a mountain. 3) LATITUDE ZONE FOUND: Low & Mid Climate Zones 2) EXAMPLE LOCATION: 2) EXAMPLE LOCATION: Swiss Alps & Rocky Mountains

BIOSPHERE BIOSPHERE = the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things