Environmental Science Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Mrs. Rosen Mrs. Waldinger Do Now: List 3 different types of ecosystems. Aim: How is the earth organized? Homework packet #7 is due Monday, October 20, 2008
Major varieties of world ecosystems Biomes Major varieties of world ecosystems
World Biomes
Biomes & Climate
Biomes Terrestrial Tropical rainforest Temperate rainforest Temperate deciduous forest Tiaga (boreal forest) Tundra Desert Temperate grassland Savannah Chaparral/Steppe Urban Biomes Marine Open ocean Antarctic ocean (edge of the ice) Estuary Coral Reef Barrier Island Shallow ocean/bay Mangrove forests Freshwater River Lake Pond Wetlands (Swamps, marshes, etc.)
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tiaga (Boreal Forest)
Temperate Rainforest
Desert
Temperate Grasslands
Marine Biomes Open Ocean Coral Reefs - Barrier Islands - Shallow Marine…
Mangrove “Forests”
Wetlands
Biome “Report” 1-2 pages, Due this Friday Abiotic conditions - climate, etc. Diversity and wood webs Community characteristics Examples of adaptations. Human impact Websites & References