1. Earth’s SEASONS
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
Summer solstice is the longest day of the year
Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year
Equinox- days and nights are equal in length

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

5. WIND CURRENTS
Hot air flows toward the poles and cold air moves toward the equator

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

9. A climograph shows precipitation and temperature for a specific region
Moosonee, ON
Phoenix, AZ

10. Climate Zones
Cancer
Capricorn

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

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

14. 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.
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15. Qualities of a Biome Water – how much, what kind Temperature - average
Soil – rock and/or poor vs. fertile
Plants -- types
Animals -- types

16. TYPES OF BIOMES… AQUATIC BIOMES (water) Freshwater Freshwater wetlands
Marine
Coral reef
Estuaries
TERRESTRIAL BIOMES (earth):
Tundra
Rainforest
Savanna
Taiga
Temperate forest
Temperate grassland
Alpine
Chaparral
Desert
Polar, Temperate, Tropical, and Desert

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. 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.

24. Chart for notebook Biome Temp Soil Plants Found Where Water Animals
Polar
-Tundra
-Taiga
Temperate
-Forest
-Grassland
Tropical
Desert
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25. Gallery Walk
Take a stroll and fill in your chart using the research of your peers!

26. Ultimate Chart Biome Water Temp Soil Plants Animals Found Where Polar
-Tundra
-Taiga
Dry
Very Cold
Perma-frost
Mosses & Lichens
Migrating
High Latitudes
Temperate
-Forest
-Grassland
Wet & Dry
Cool Winters, Hot Summer
Fertile
Grasses, trees,
Many mammals
Mid Latitudes
Tropical
Very Wet
Always Warm
Poor
Many plants
Low Latitudes
Desert
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Hot or Cold
Cactus & Sparse
Reptiles, spiders, insects
All over
Check your work.

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