1. Biomes

2. Each biome is defined by a unique set of abiotic factors---particularly climate--- and a diverse group of plants and animals.

4. Biome- (We already defined in the notes) There are two main types of biomes:
Terrestrial: LAND
Aquatic: BODIES OF WATER

5. AQUATIC BIOMES
Water makes up t he largest part of our biosphere, covering approximately 75% of Earth’s surface.
The aquatic biome can be broken down into two basic regions:
Freshwater: has low salt concentration (usually less than 1%)
Ponds, Lakes, Streams, Wetlands
Marine: cover about ¾ of Earth’s surface and includes:
Oceans, Coral Reefs, and Estuaries

6. TERRESTRIAL BIOMES
Terrestrial biomes vary greatly. Climate is a group of abiotc factors that influence the type of community that develops in the area.
The most common terrestrial biomes that result from climate differences are:
Tundra
Taiga
Deserts
Savannahs (Grasslands)
Temperate Forests
Tropical Rainforests

7. Tundra

8. Taiga

9. Deserts

10. Savannah

11. Temperate Forests

12. Tropical Rainforests