1. Biomes
BIOMES

2. Pg. 5 A. What are Biomes?
1. A biome is a large area that has a particular climate, flora and fauna.
2. Climate is average temperature and rainfall.
3. Flora means plants.
4. Fauna means animals.

3. B. Biotic and Abiotic Factors
1. Biotic- Living or once living- plants, animals, soil
2. Abiotic-Never living- air, wind, water
3. Main abiotic factors: Temperature and precipitation

4. Biomes of the World
Each of the world’s biomes has its own unique characteristics.

5. C. Types of Biomes Tundra Taiga Temperate Forest Rainforest Deserts
Prairie/Savanna
Chaparral

6. 3 Main Climate Zones-Polar, Temperate and Tropical

7. Page 7.A. 3 Main Climate Zones
1. Polar
2. Temperate
3. Tropical

8. B. Polar Zone 1. Located from the Poles to 66.5  N and S.
2. Coldest Temperatures of all 3 zones
3. Includes Tundra and Taiga Biome

9. C. Temperate Zone 1. Located from 66.5 N and S to 23.5 N and S.
2. Change of Seasons
3. Experience hot and cold temperatures.
4. Includes: Temperate Forest, Prairie, Chaparral
and Desert.

10. D. Tropical Zone 1. Located from 23.5 N to 23.5 S.
2. Area along the equator.
3. Receives most solar radiation.
4. High temperatures/Precipitation varies
Includes: Desert, Rainforest, Savanna

11. Chaparrall

12. 3 Main Climate Zones Temperate 66.5S to 23.5S 23.5N Tropical
Polar- Poles to 66.5 N and Sr
66.5 N
Temperate
66.5S to 23.5S
23.5N
Tropical
23.5 N S
23.5 S
Temperate
66.5S to 23.5S
66.5 S
Polar- Poles to 66.5 N and Sr