1. Canadian Biomes

2. Single organism (ie. A Deer)
A population
A community of different species
An ecosystem – communities and abiotic features

3. Canadian Biomes
Regions of Canada separated by differences in biotic (living) and abiotic factors
We will focus on 4 terrestrial (land-based) and 2 types of aquatic (water-based)

4. Tundra map

5. Tundra Most northerly (Arctic) BIOTIC:
Moss, grasses, sedges, hare, snowy owl, Arctic fox, caribou, polar bear
ABIOTIC:
Cold winter, poor soil, strong winds, short summer days, rocky, little precipitation (snow)

6. Boreal forest map

7. Boreal Forest (Taiga) South of Tundra BIOTIC:
Coniferous trees, squirrels, moose, black bear, wolves
ABIOTIC:
Lots of precipitation, low sunlight, acidic soil, hot summers and cold winters

8. Grassland Map

9. Grassland Western Canada (“The Prairies”) BIOTIC:
Grasses, wildflowers, rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, elk, bison
ABIOTIC:
Little rainfall, windy, most fertile soil

10. Temperate Deciduous Forest Map

11. Temperate Deciduous Forest
Right around us!
BIOTIC:
Mixed forest, ferns, shrubs, birds, deer, racoons, chipmunks
MOST BIODIVERSE!
ABIOTIC:
Hot humid summers, cold winters, high rainfall, rocky

12. AQUATIC BIOMES

13. Marine Biomes High salt content
Many different ones: ocean floor, coral reefs, open ocean, etc.
In Canada along coastlines and Hudson and James Bays

14. Freshwater Biomes Low salt content
Include lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Many near us (cottage country)!