Part 3: Biomes

Where does life exist? Brainstorm: What are places on Earth where we can find life?

Where does life exist? A habitat is the type of environment in which an organism lives and/or the conditions of that environment including the soil, vegetation, water, and food. A habitat is the type of environment in which an organism lives and/or the conditions of that environment including the soil, vegetation, water, and food.

Where does life exist? Earth is divided into areas that have similar climates and similar plant and animal life. These areas are called BIOMES. Earth is divided into areas that have similar climates and similar plant and animal life. These areas are called BIOMES.

Where does life exist? Earth is divided into areas that have similar climates and similar plant and animal life. These areas are called BIOMES. Earth is divided into areas that have similar climates and similar plant and animal life. These areas are called BIOMES. –Climate: The temperature, humidity, precipitation, winds, radiation, and other conditions characteristic of an area over an extended period of time. (aka weather)

Where does life exist? Ecologists have organized Earth into fourteen biomes. Ecologists have organized Earth into fourteen biomes. The oceans themselves are divided into six different biomes. The oceans themselves are divided into six different biomes.

List of Biomes of Earth 1. Tropical Rainforest 2. Grasslands 3. Deserts 4. Temperate Deciduous Forest 5. Taiga 6. Tundra 7. Freshwater ecosystems (Lakes, Rivers, Ponds) 8. Saltwater ecosystems (Oceans) 9. Intertidal ecosystems (Marsh, bog, mangrove)

Biomes on Earth Biomes on land are called Terrestrial Biomes. Biomes on land are called Terrestrial Biomes. Biomes in the water are called Aquatic Biomes. Biomes in the water are called Aquatic Biomes.

Biome Identification Practice Directions: Directions: –Create a powerpoint presentation for your assigned Biome and present your information to the class. Project Grade: Project Grade:

Organisms

Fig. 1-4f Populations

Fig. 1-4e Communities

Fig. 1-4d Ecosystems

Fig. 1-4c The biosphere

Communities Populations Organisms Ecosystems