1. Biomes

2. What is a Biome?
A large region characterized by specific climate as well as plant and animal communities
Named for plant species
Plants determined by climate
Plants determine animal species

3. Biomes Tropical Rainforest Temperate Rainforest Temperate Deciduous
Desert
Taiga
Tundra
Arctic
Prairie
Estuary
Wetland
River
Lakes and Ponds
Coral Reef

5. Climate Temperature Precipitation Sunlight Wind Humidity
Organisms adapted to live in narrow temp range
Growing season
Precipitation
Size and diversity of species
Sunlight
Length of day
Wind
Humidity

6. Latitude and Altitude
The higher you go in latitude and altitude the colder the climate.
Smaller vegetation
Lower biodiversity

7. Biome Presentation

8. Biome Presentation Twenty minutes Climate and geography
Representative species
Adaptations
Food web
Native peoples
Threats and Hazards

9. Biome Presentation Breaking Down Large Problems Partner Tech lab
Presentation October 5th
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