1. Biomes
Topic 4
Statements: K & L

2. What is a Biome?
Region inhabited by certain types of plants and animals
Each has specific Temperature Ranges
Each has specific Rain Fall amounts

4. Similarity in Biomes
Convergence: similar characteristics of plants and animals living in the same biomes in different parts of world.
This is because they are adapting to similar climatic and environmental pressures.

5. Rainforest
Latitudes: 0o – 23.5oN & S
High Diversity
High Productivity

6. Desert
Latitudes: 30o N & S
Low Diversity
Low Productivity

7. Prairies and Savannas (Grasslands)
Latitudes: 15-30oS
Medium to Low Diversity
Medium Productivity
Prairies:
Latitudes: 30o – 50oN
Medium to Low Diversity
Medium Productivity

8. Deciduous Temperate Forest
Latitudes: 25o –50oN & S
High Diversity
High Productivity

9. Taiga
Latitudes: 50o – 60oN
Low Diversity
Low Productivity

10. Tundra
Latitudes: Above 60oN
Low Diversity
Low Productivity