1. Name _____________ 2.2 Period AB1 A2 A3 A4 AB5 B2 B3 B4
1) CREATE a DEFINITION of BIOME – IN YOUR OWN WORDS
2) In the 3 boxes provided, LABEL the diagram with the 3 MAIN FACTORS influencing BIOMES

2. 9/13-14 2.2 BIOMES 2.1GROUP WORK: Travel Agency
2.1 VID CLIP: Climate Tetris
2.2 GRAPH: Generating Heat
2.2 DIAGRAM: Biomes
2.2 GROUP WORK: Biomes Puzzler
2.2 VOCAB: Wrap-Up

3. POLAR
TEMPERATE
TROPICAL

4. BIOMES

5. Biomes show us how regions of the world are like one another in terms of climate, flora (plants) and fauna (animals)

6. 1) A BIOME is a geographical area with unique plants and animals, which are adapted to a particular type environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of life can exist in that region.

7. 2) Biomes are made up of 3 main factors
2- TEMPERATURE
1- LATITUDE (daylight & seasons)
3- MOISTURE (humidity & rainfall)

8. CLIMATE MAP
There’s a strong connection between climate zones and biomes, but they are NOT identical.
Biomes rely not only on climate, but also on ELEVATION and SOIL CHARACTERISTICS too.
BIOME MAP

9. South America has more biomes than any other continent.
Pampas, Argentina (Temperate Grassland/Steppe)
Andes Mountains of Peru
Amazon Basin, Brazil (Tropical Rain Forest)
Coast of Chile
Atacama Desert, Chile (Desert)
Patagonia, Argentina

10. 1) TROPICAL RAIN FOREST: located in the tropical zone, covered with a heavy concentration of broad-leafed trees, which stay green throughout the year.

11. 2) SAVANNA –or - TROPICAL GRASSLANDS/ : Tropical grassland, flat with few trees.

12. 3) DESERT: Less than 10 inches of precipitation per year
Plants are specially adapted to live in a dry climate by conserving water and withstanding extreme heat

13. 4) STEPPE –or- TEMPERATE GRASSLAND Vast, treeless prairie, good for grazing herd animals

14. 5) TEMPERATE BROAD LEAFED FOREST
Large stands of trees that shed their leaves at least once a year; only located in the Northern Hemisphere

15. 6) TAIGA –or- NEEDLE LEAF FOREST Comprised of stands of trees with needles (such as pine, spruce, fir & cedar), which bear cones. Found in Northern regions of North America, Asia & Europe.

16. 7) TUNDRA: Very little precipitation; subsoil always frozen; short cool summers; because of limited sunlight, most plants grow close to the ground to survive in a cold, harsh climate.

17. 8- ICE CAP / ICE SHEET – This biome is found at the farthest northern and southern locations on the planet. Plant life is basically non-existent, so animals rely on the sea and eating other animals to survive.

18. Other Biomes Include:
Desert Scrub
Chaparral/Mediterranean
Alpine

19. BIOME PUZZLER Groups of 2-3 (no more/no less)
Each group will use the atlas & textbook to figure out the name, location, description, photos & latitude zone for 7 biomes.
Each student will complete their Biome Puzzler Grid (turned-in for a grade!)

20. REMINDER: next Friday is the end of the 6-weeks for eligibility (not report cards)
Check how you’re doing in classes THIS WEEK!
Use student self-serve, teacher websites, FLEX time, tutorials, and late bus.
Go to tutorials for classes you have low grades
You have until next F 9/30 for eligibility!

21. = HIGH LATITUDE = MID LATITUDE = LOW LATITUDE = LOW LATITUDE
66°N-90°N
= HIGH LATITUDE
23°N-66°N
= MID LATITUDE
0°-23°N
= LOW LATITUDE
= LOW LATITUDE
0°-23°S
= MID LATITUDE
23°S-66°S
66°S-90°S
= HIGH LATITUDE

22. 2.3 VOCAB

23. ARID SEMI-ARID

24. ARABLE NON-ARABLE

25. 8) CLIMAGRAPHS show the AVERAGE temperature & precipitation of each MONTH.

26. 9) BARS= PRECIPITATION LINES = TEMPERATURE
BOTTOM shows MONTHS of the YEAR

27. VID CLIP: Climate Change Tetris

28. Graph: Generating Heat
REMINDER: Make sure to clearly LABEL your graph and give it a TITLE.

29. SIERRA TRAVEL AGENCY Form a group 2-3 students
Rely on the Climate Graphs to match your customers with their vacation destination
You may also use the textbook, atlas and prior knowledge
DUE at the END of CLASS TODAY! ! ! !

30. BAR GRAPH = PRECIPITATION LINE GRAPH = TEMPERATURE

35. ALPINE (sample)
1) DEFINITION: Alpine biomes are found in the mountain regions all around the world. They are usually at an altitude of about 10,000 feet or more. The Alpine biome lies just below the snow line of a mountain.
3) LATITUDE ZONE FOUND:
Low & Mid Climate Zones
2) EXAMPLE LOCATION: Swiss Alps & Rocky Mountains

36. BIOSPHERE = the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things