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

Climate/Biome Relationship

What is a biome? a division of the world's vegetation that corresponds to a defined climate and is characterized by specific types of plants and animals

Part 1: Biome Types Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra

Deciduous Forest AKA: Broadleaf Broadleaf trees that generally lose leaves in the fall Mid-latitude (temperate) climate zone

Coniferous Forest AKA: Boreal, Taiga Trees with needle-shaped leaves, like pines, that generally stay green all year. Their seed are protected by cones. Upper mid-latitude climate zone, high elevation

Tropical Rain Forest AKA: Jungle A canopy of trees of varying kinds in a wet, warm environment. Think “jungle.” Low latitude (tropical) climate zone

Tropical Grassland AKA: Savanna Grass and scattered trees must survive long dry periods. Low latitude (tropical) climate zone

Temperate Grassland AKA: Prairie Rainfall varies. Mid-latitude (temperate) climate zone

Desert They’re not about temperature… They’re about DRY (arid). Only specialized plants survive. Low and mid-latitude climate zones.

Tundra Think cold year round…like deserts, only specialized plants survive. Upper mid latitude to high latitude (polar) climate zones

Match the picture with a Biome

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?