1. Biomes A biome is an area with similar climate, plants, and animals A biome is an area with similar climate, plants, and animals Climate: the temperature and weather in an area Climate: the temperature and weather in an area

2. Biomes Biomes A ___ is an area with similar climate, plants, and animals A ___ is an area with similar climate, plants, and animals There are 2 Types of Biomes: There are 2 Types of Biomes:1.2. biome Terrestrial (Land) Aquatic (Water)

3. Aquatic Biomes Aquatic Biomes are those biomes located in bodies of ______. Aquatic Biomes are those biomes located in bodies of ______. All Aquatic Biomes are based upon the salinity (saltiness) of the water. Also, the aquatic biomes takes up the most space on Earth. All Aquatic Biomes are based upon the salinity (saltiness) of the water. Also, the aquatic biomes takes up the most space on Earth. 70% of the Earth is covered in oceans!!! 70% of the Earth is covered in oceans!!! water

4. Terrestrial Biomes Terrestrial biomes are biomes located on _____. All Terrestrial Biomes are based upon the various types of Climate Patterns. All Terrestrial Biomes are based upon the various types of Climate Patterns. There are 6 Types of Terrestrial Biomes: There are 6 Types of Terrestrial Biomes:1.2.3.4.5.6. Tundra Taiga Desert Grassland Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest land

5. Tundra Tundra environments have extremely _____ weather. Tundra environments have extremely _____ weather. Very little precipitation (like a cold desert) Very little precipitation (like a cold desert) Most precipitation is _____. Most precipitation is _____. Most animals growing thick fur and the plants remain small. Most animals growing thick fur and the plants remain small. cold snow permafrost The soil is __________, which is a layer of permanently frozen ground. The soil is __________, which is a layer of permanently frozen ground.

6. Tundra Very cold, mostly snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Desert Grassland Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest

7. Taiga Taiga is also very cold with long severe _______ and short, dry ________. Taiga is also very cold with long severe _______ and short, dry ________. Taiga gets moderate precipitation (some as rain and some as snow) Taiga gets moderate precipitation (some as rain and some as snow) There are many adaptable trees such as evergreen trees. There are many adaptable trees such as evergreen trees. winters summers

8. Tundra Very cold, lots of snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Long harsh winters, short summers, evergreen trees Desert Grassland Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest

9. Desert Desert environments are ____ & ____. Desert environments are ____ & ____. Animals adapt to this environment by constantly conserving (saving) ______ when it is needed for them most. Animals adapt to this environment by constantly conserving (saving) ______ when it is needed for them most. Animals are usually nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are those that sleep during the ____, and come out at _____ when it is hot dry water day night much cooler.

10. Tundra Very cold, lots of snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Long severe winters, dry summers, animals migrate Desert Hot, dry- plants and animals conserve (save) water Grassland Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest

11. Grassland Grasslands environments experience a ____ & ____ season. Grasslands environments experience a ____ & ____ season. Temperatures are moderate (can range from freezing to hot) Temperatures are moderate (can range from freezing to hot) Many animals in this are _______ animals (feed upon plants, grass, etc.) Many animals in this are _______ animals (feed upon plants, grass, etc.) The soil in this area is _____. The soil in this area is _____. wetdry grazing rich

12. Tundra Very cold, lots of snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Long harsh winters, short summers, animals migrate Desert Hot, dry – plants and animals conserve water Grassland Rich soil, wet and dry season, hot and cold temperatures Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest

13. Deciduous Forest Deciduous Forest environments have an abundant level of _________. Deciduous Forest environments have an abundant level of _________. They also have 4 distinct ______. They also have 4 distinct ______. Trees usually lose their leaves in the ______. Trees usually lose their leaves in the ______. This is also the Biome where WE LIVE! This is also the Biome where WE LIVE! precipitation seasons winter

14. Tundra Very cold, lots of snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Long severe winters, dry summers, animals migrate Desert Hot, dry – nocturnal animals, conserve water Grassland Rich soil, wet and dry season, grazing animals Deciduous Forest Plenty of precipitation, 4 seasons, leaves fall Tropical Rainforest

15. Tropical Rain Forest environment is the _______ & _______ of all biomes. It is found in areas near the ________. Most life severely depends upon the _______ available. Lots of rain (especially in the Spring). warmest wettest equator sunlight

16. Tundra Very cold, lots of snow, permafrost, small plants, thick fur Taiga Long severe winters, dry summers, animals migrate Desert Hot, dry – nocturnal animals, conserve water Grassland Rich soil, wet and dry season, grazing animals Deciduous Forest Plenty of precipitation, 4 seasons, leaves fall Tropical Rainforest Warm and very wet, lots of plantlife

24. Climatograms A climatogram is a graph that shows climate (average monthly values for two factors: temperature and precipitation.) A climatogram is a graph that shows climate (average monthly values for two factors: temperature and precipitation.) Temperature is expressed in degrees Celsius and is plotted as a smooth curve. Temperature is expressed in degrees Celsius and is plotted as a smooth curve. Precipitation values are given in centimeters. Precipitation values are given in centimeters.

25. Rain Forest

26. Is the temperature of each Biome: Hot, moderate, or cold? Mountains - Moderate Mountains - Moderate Tundra - Cold Tundra - Cold Desert - Hot Desert - Hot Grassland - Moderate Grassland - Moderate Taiga - Cold Taiga - Cold Deciduous forest - Moderate Deciduous forest - Moderate Tropical rainforest - Hot Tropical rainforest - Hot

27. Rain Forest

28. Desert

29. Tundra

30. Grassland

31. Deciduous forest

32. Taiga

33. Look at your climatograms. Look at your climatograms. I am a plant that can live where it is very cold (usually below 0° C), but I need plenty of precipitation. First: Look for the climatograms that show the coldest temperatures. They are….

34. Taiga Tundra But: Which one ALSO has plenty of precipitation? Lets look at the climatograms for precipitation for Tundra and Taiga.

35. Taiga Tundra Which one has plenty of precipitation? Taiga or Tundra ? So…

36. What is the answer for: I am a plant that can live where it is very cold (usually below 0° C), but I need plenty of precipitation. How do you know? Why can it not be any other biome?

37. Look at your climatograms. Look at your climatograms. Vole: An animal that lives in a moderate climate, AND Needs enough water during the wet season to survive the dry season. First: Look for the climatograms that show the MODERATE temperatures. They are….

38. Grassland Deciduous Forest But: Which one ALSO has a dry and wet season? Lets look at the climatograms for precipitation for Grassland and Deciduous.

39. Grassland Deciduous Forest Which one has a dry and wet season?

40. What is the answer for: Vole: An animal that lives in a moderate climate, AND Needs enough water during the wet season to survive the dry season. How do you know? Why can it not be any other biome?

41. Look at your climatograms. Look at your climatograms.Answer: Shrub: A plant that can live where it is very warm (usually above 10° C), with very little precipitation. How do you know?

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44. Climate Weather conditions over a long period of time