 Different parts of the earth receive direct rays of the sun for more hours of the day at certain times of the year  Causes changing seasons o Summer solstice is the longest day of the year o Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year  Equinox- days and nights are equal in length

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1.Latitude (think climate zones) 2.Wind currents- spread the sun’s heat (Coriolis Effect) 3.Proximity to large body of water (remember moderation) 4.Elevation (remember it’s cold in the mountains) 5.Topography (ex. rain shadow)

Hot air flows toward the poles and cold air moves toward the equatorHot air flows toward the poles and cold air moves toward the equator

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Warm water flows away from equator toward the poles Cold water flows back towards the equator Large, circular systems

A climograph shows precipitation and temperature for a specific region

Capricorn Cancer

Polar regions- area on Earth by the poles, very cold temperatures Mid-Latitude/Temperate regions- area on Earth between the poles and above Cancer or below Capricorn, warm summers and cool winters Low-Latitude/Tropical regions- area on Earth on the Equator, very hot temperatures

Biomes of the Earth Students will be able to explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes in different regions.

What is a “biome”? A biome is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region.

Qualities of a Biome Water – how much, what kind Temperature - average Soil – rock and/or poor vs. fertile Plants -- types Animals -- types

 AQUATIC BIOMES (water)  Freshwater Freshwater  Freshwater wetlands Freshwater wetlands  Marine Marine  Coral reef Coral reef  Estuaries Estuaries TERRESTRIAL BIOMES (earth): Tundra Rainforest Savanna Taiga Temperate forest Temperate grassland Alpine Chaparral Desert

Rainforest - Dense forests of different tree species; unique plants/animals living in balance.

Savanna (Grassland) - Flat regions with few trees; grassy, many animals

Temperate Forests Biome Temperate Forests – Deciduous forest or mixed forests, many lose their leaves annually.

Deserts – Plants/animals that conserve water and withstand heat; ex. cacti,

Taiga Biome Taiga - Sub-arctic coniferous (pine tree) forests; huge temperature variations between summer and winter.

Tundra Biome Tundra - Flat, treeless lands around the Arctic Ocean; permafrost, summer short and cool.

Research and Create poster As a group, draw your biome, indicating the major factors of a biome. Your poster ▫Should demonstrate:  Water  Temperature  Soil  Plants  Animals  Areas of the globe where it exists!!!  Title  Effects of Man on the Biome Notate the factors of your biome in your notebook.

Chart for notebook Biome Water TempSoilPlants Animals Found Where Polar -Tundra -Taiga Temperate -Forest -Grassland Tropical Desert

Gallery Walk Take a stroll and fill in your chart using the research of your peers!

Ultimate Chart BiomeWaterTempSoilPlantsAnimalsFound Where Polar -Tundra -Taiga DryVery Cold Perma- frost Mosses & Lichens Migrating High Latitudes Temperate -Forest -Grassland Wet & Dry Cool Winters, Hot Summer FertileGrasses, trees, Many mammals Mid Latitudes Tropical Very Wet Always Warm PoorMany plants Many mammals Low Latitudes Desert <10”Hot or Cold PoorCactus & Sparse Reptiles, spiders, insects All over

Take the Quiz as a Class! To Plant or Not to Plant – Biome Match Biome/ Biome/