Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra biomes of the world Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra

Climate/Biome Relationship

Part 1: Biome Types Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra

Forests Deciduous Broadleaf trees that generally lose leaves in the fall

Forests (cont.) Coniferous Trees with needle-shaped leaves, like pines, that generally stay green all year. Their seed are protected by cones.

Forests (cont.) Tropical Rain Forest A canopy of trees of varying kinds in a wet, warm environment. Think “jungle.”

Grasslands Savanna Found in tropical regions. Grass and scattered trees must survive long dry periods.

Grasslands (cont.) Prairie Found in mid-latitude regions. Rainfall varies.

Deserts They’re not about temperature… They’re about DRY (arid). Only specialized plants survive.

Tundra Think cold year round…like deserts, only specialized plants survive.

Let’s put it all together Identify and explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes

What’s Where? Why? A-prairie, B-tropical rain forest, C-savanna, D-desert, E-deciduous forest, G-tundra, H-coniferous forest WHY? Latitude, climate conditions, landforms (ex. Himalayas create rain barrier into China)

Bringing It Home What kind of climates do we have in Texas? Think about precipitation, elevations, landforms Do we have seasons? How does climate influence the biomes of Texas? What biomes exist in Texas? Where are they located?