Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra
biomes of the world Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra
2
Climate/Biome Relationship
3
What is a biome? a division of the world's vegetation that corresponds to a defined climate and is characterized by specific types of plants and animals
5
Part 1: Biome Types Forests Grasslands Deserts Tundra
6
Deciduous Forest AKA: Broadleaf
Broadleaf trees that generally lose leaves in the fall Mid-latitude (temperate) climate zone
7
Coniferous Forest AKA: Boreal, Taiga
Trees with needle-shaped leaves, like pines, that generally stay green all year. Their seed are protected by cones. Upper mid-latitude climate zone, high elevation
8
Tropical Rain Forest AKA: Jungle
A canopy of trees of varying kinds in a wet, warm environment. Think “jungle.” Low latitude (tropical) climate zone
9
Tropical Grassland AKA: Savanna
Grass and scattered trees must survive long dry periods. Low latitude (tropical) climate zone
10
Temperate Grassland AKA: Prairie Rainfall varies.
Mid-latitude (temperate) climate zone
11
Desert They’re not about temperature…
They’re about DRY (arid). Only specialized plants survive. Low and mid-latitude climate zones.
12
Tundra Think cold year round…like deserts, only specialized plants survive. Upper mid latitude to high latitude (polar) climate zones
13
Match the picture with a Biome
18
Let’s put it all together
Identify and explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes
19
What’s Where? Why? A-prairie, B-tropical rain forest, C-savanna, D-desert, E-deciduous forest, G-tundra, H-coniferous forest WHY? Latitude, climate conditions, landforms (ex. Himalayas create rain barrier into China)
20
Bringing It Home What kind of climates do we have in Texas?
Think about precipitation, elevations, landforms Do we have seasons? How does climate influence the biomes of Texas? What biomes exist in Texas? Where are they located?
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.