Biomes Mrs. Calvo’s 7 th Grade Science

Objectives

Biomes of the World The Major Biomes of Earth Forest Desert Tundra Marine Grassland

Forest Trees Deforestation Boreal: Evergreens Deciduous: Maple, oak, hickory, elm Rain cture3.png

Desert Antarctica 10 inches of precipitation Sandy, rocky, and porous soil. Evaporation Few plants and animals

Tundra North Pole Permafrost Short trees and shrubs White coats php Permafrost Grass and moss for grazing

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Grassland Few trees Windy Grazing Fire prairie.jpg

ForestThree types of forest: Boreal, deciduous, and Rain DesertCold or Hot Average Rainfall < 10 inches TundraLittle sunlight, short plants, cold temperatures. Marine EnvironmentsWater covers most of the world. Most varied life. GrasslandsWindy, grass, perfect for grazing animals. Summary

Reference Pitt, D, & Sampson, PR. (1999). The biosphere and noonsphere reader: global environment, society and change. London: Routledge. University of California Museum of Paleontology. (2007). The world’s biomes.