Environmental Science Do Now 10-13-17 Do Now: Take your Do Now sheet out, your notes on biomes to answer each question. How are biomes characterized? Where can you find the arctic tundra biome? Where can you find the taiga biome? Where can you find the tropical rainforest biome? Where can you find the cold desert biome? Where can you find the hot desert biome? Where can you find the temperate deciduous forest biome?

Environmental Science Do Now 10-13-17 KEY How are biomes characterized? Climate, animal life, plant life, terrain Where can you find the arctic tundra biome? Northern Alaska, Canada, and Siberia Where can you find the taiga biome? Europe, Asia and North America Where can you find the tropical rainforest biome? South America, Africa, Southeast Asia Where can you find the cold desert biome? Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington State) Where can you find the hot desert biome? African, Mongolia, SW USA Where can you find the temperate deciduous forest biome? Eastern USA, Russia, China, Japan, Canada, Europe

Collect HW and Do Now Sheet #6

Homework – Copy Write 2-1 paragraph descriptions about a terrestrial and an aquatic biome using your notes. Be sure to include the climate, plant life and animal life in your description.

Objectives Students will know the definition of a biome and the overall features of each major type of biome by performing a close reading, answering TDQs, taking notes, answering concept check questions and writing about 1 terrestrial and 1 aquatic biome. Mastery Levels: 11/16 Biome concept check questions answered correctly 1-3 paragraphs on 1 terrestrial and 1 aquatic biome

Biomes of the World Unit III: Biomes October 13, 2017

Human Effect On Biomes Tundra Oil exploration and military exercises result in long-lasting damage Taiga And Temperate Rain Forests Clear-cut logging destructive Temperate and Deciduous Forests and Tropical Rain Forests Removed by logging and development

Aquatic Biomes

Aquatic Ecosystems Important environmental factors Salinity Amount of dissolved oxygen Availability of light for photosynthesis

Aquatic Life Aquatic life divided into Plankton Nekton Benthos Free-floating organisms Nekton Strongly swimming organisms Benthos Bottom-dwelling organisms

Freshwater Ecosystem Freshwater ecosystems include: Flowing-water ecosystems Streams and rivers Standing-water ecosystems Ponds and lakes Freshwater wetlands Estuaries

River & Stream Ecosystems flowing water that is mostly unidirectional a state of continuous physical change many different (and changing) microhabitats variability in the flow rates of water plants and animals that have adapted to live within water flow conditions

Wetlands Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Some common names for different types of wetlands are swamp, marsh and bog. Wetlands may be filled mostly with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. To be called a wetland, an area must be filled or soaked with water at least part of the year. Wetlands have many important functions that benefit people and wildlife. Provide habitat for a wide variety and number of wildlife and plants.

Wetlands Filter, clean and store water - in other words, acting like kidneys for other ecosystems! Collect and hold flood waters. Absorb wind and tidal forces. Provide places of beauty and many recreational activities Wetlands also act like sponges by holding flood waters and keeping rivers at normal levels. Wetlands filter and purify water as it flows through the wetland system.

Estuary Estuaries Coastal body of water with access to both the ocean and fresh water from rivers Transition from land to sea; freshwater to salt water; nutrient-rich Called bays, lagoons, inlets, or sounds Shore birds, fish, crabs and lobsters, marine mammals, clams and other shellfish, marine worms, and sea birds The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the world.

Marine Ecosystem Marine environments (Oceans) Intertidal zone Shoreline between low and high tides Benthic environment The ocean floor Neritic province Open ocean from shoreline to depth of 200 meters Oceanic province Ocean deeper than 200 meters

Zonation In The Ocean

Concept Questions on Biomes from your Environmental Science Textbook Page # Questions Section 1 Rev. on pg. 145 Section 2 Rev. on pg. 154 Section 3 Rev. on pg. 163 #1-4, 6 #1-3, 5-6 # 1-6 11/16 or Better

Evaluate: Exit Ticket Write a 1-3 paragraph description about 1 terrestrial and 1 aquatic biomes using your notes. Be sure to include the climate, plant life and animal life in your description.