1. Environmental Science Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Mrs. Rosen Mrs. Waldinger
Do Now: List 3 different types of ecosystems.
Aim: How is the earth organized?
Homework packet #7 is due Monday, October 20, 2008

2. Major varieties of world ecosystems
Biomes
Major varieties of world ecosystems

3. World Biomes

4. Biomes & Climate

5. Biomes Terrestrial Tropical rainforest Temperate rainforest
Temperate deciduous forest
Tiaga (boreal forest)
Tundra
Desert
Temperate grassland
Savannah
Chaparral/Steppe
Urban
Biomes
Marine
Open ocean
Antarctic ocean (edge of the ice)
Estuary
Coral Reef
Barrier Island
Shallow ocean/bay
Mangrove forests
Freshwater
River
Lake
Pond
Wetlands (Swamps, marshes, etc.)

6. Tropical Rainforest

7. Temperate Deciduous Forest

8. Tiaga (Boreal Forest)

9. Temperate Rainforest

10. Desert

11. Temperate Grasslands

12. Marine Biomes Open Ocean
Coral Reefs - Barrier Islands - Shallow Marine…

13. Mangrove “Forests”

14. Wetlands

15. Biome “Report” 1-2 pages, Due this Friday
Abiotic conditions - climate, etc.
Diversity and wood webs
Community characteristics
Examples of adaptations.
Human impact
Websites & References