1. Climatograms That Define a Biome

2. Biome Key Terms biotic community dominant plants and animals
unique climate
Biomes of the World

3. Key Terms
Biome
A large region characterized by a specific kind of climate and certain kinds of plants and animals.
Formal Definition

4. Tundra Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Desert Grassland Rainforest
BIOMES
Tundra
Coniferous Forest
Deciduous Forest
Desert
Grassland
Rainforest

5. Key Terms Climatogram graph shows a biome’s monthly temperature
and precipitation data
in a single year

6. Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem
Key Term
Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem
Rocks, Sand, Cliffs
Snow, Rain, Hail
Wind
Sun, Heat, Cold

7. Tundra Permafrost (permanent layer of frost) Little rain or snowfall
Least diverse biome
Flat terrain
Constant low temperature

8. Coniferous Forest (TAIGA)
Spruce and Fir Trees (Cone Plants)
Mosses, lichens, small shrubs
Winter snowfall
Short, warm summer days
Snow completely thaws

9. Deciduous Forest Distinct 4 seasons Trees lose leaves in the Fall
Richest Soil
Oaks, Maple, Hickory, Chestnut
Abundant snow and rainfall
Squirrels, Deer, Birds, Fox, Skunk

10. Desert Extreme temperatures Little precipitation Poor, dry conditions
Thorny plants, cacti
Rodents, insects, reptiles, camels

11. Grassland Tall, Mixed or Short grass Deep, porous soil
Low-medium precipitation
Wolves, grasshoppers, jackrabbits, badgers, rattlesnakes, birds,
Low winter temperatures

12. Rainforest Most Diverse Minimal season variation
Rainfall, Humidity, Precipitation High
Vegetation is dense
Broad leafed plants
Insects, fungi, monkeys, birds, frogs

13. Climatogram cm
Chaparral C°

14. REFERENCES Isla’s Semester II - Biology Instruction Packet (IP)
Biological Science - An Ecological Approach - SEVENTH EDITION (textbook)
Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia
Microsoft Excel