1. Biomes

2. Biomes
A _______ is a large group of ecosystems that share the same kind of climax community.
There are 2 Types of Biomes: 1. 2.
biome
Terrestrial
Aquatic

3. Terrestrial Biomes Terrestrial biomes are biomes located on _____.
All Terrestrial Biomes are based upon the various types of Climate Patterns.
There are 6 Types of Terrestrial Biomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
land
Tundra
Taiga
Desert
Grassland
Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest

4. Aquatic Biomes
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.
There are 3 Kinds of Aquatic Biomes: 1. 2. 3.
water
Marine: High Salinity Level (Saltwater)
Estuary: Moderated Salinity Level (Mildly Salty)
Freshwater: Little to No Salinity Levels at all

5. Tundra Tundra environments have extremely _____ weather.
The greatest precipitation is _____.
Most animals respond to this environment by growing thick fur and the plants remain small (dwarf).
The soil is __________, which is a layer of permanently frozen ground.
cold
snow
permafrost

6. Taiga
Taiga environments consist of long severe _______ & short, dry ________.
Most animals adapt by _________ when it is cold, coming back when it is warm.
There are many adaptable trees such as evergreen trees.
winters
summers
migrating

7. Desert Desert environments are ____ & ____.
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 much cooler.
hot
dry
water
day
night

8. Grassland Grasslands environments experience a ____ & ____ season.
Many animals in this are _______ animals. ________ animals are those that feed upon plants, grass, etc.
The soil in this area is _____.
wet
dry
grazing
Grazing
rich

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

10. Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rain Forest environment is the _______ & _______ of all biomes.
It is found in areas near the ________.
Most life severely depends upon the _______ available.
The forest area is characterized by _______.
warmest
wettest
equator
sunlight
layers

11. Tundra

12. Taiga

13. Desert

14. Grassland

15. Deciduous Forest

16. Tropical Rain Forest