A BIG group of LIVING things Different kinds of species Large geographical area REGION How are biomes commonly identified Biomes are commonly identified by the Biomes dominant plant species ID: 730733
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BIOMESSlide2
BIOMES
Biome
= a major biological community that occurs over a large area
A BIG group of LIVING things Different kinds of speciesLarge geographical area/ REGIONSlide3
How are biomes commonly identified?
Biomes are commonly identified by the Biome’s dominant
plant speciesSlide4
2 major kinds of BIOMES
Aquatic
WATER
Examples:Ocean
Creek
River
Terrestrial
LAND
Examples:
Forest
DesertGrasslands Slide5
3 kinds of Aquatic Biomes
Saltwater
Ocean
MarineSalt Lakes
Freshwater
Pond, lake, river
Estuary
Mix of fresh and saltwater
Marsh/ICWSlide6
Aquatic Biomes and LIGHT
LIGHT
is a major resource when talking about aquatic biomes.
2 zones based on the
AMOUNT
of light:
Photic
light
shallow water
Aphotic no light deep waterSlide7
How has the angler fish adapted to the aphotic zone?Slide8
Aquatic Biomes
Plankton/Phytoplankton
= small organisms that are the primary consumers/producers of aquatic biomesSlide9Slide10
2 most important factors in determining the BIOME
Temperature
Amount of Precipitation Slide11
6 major Terrestrial Biomes
Tundra
Taiga
Temperate ForestGrasslandDesertTropical Rain ForestSlide12Slide13
Terrestrial Biomes: Where in the World?
1. Tundra
2. Taiga
5. Desert
6. Tropical Rain Forest
Equator
3. Temperate Forest
4. Grassland
North PoleSlide14
Biomes: Where in the world…?Slide15
Different Biomes
Green and Black Text Book
pgs
80-99Very brief description of each BiomeDefine any terms already in your notesDescribe at least one adaptation for plants AND an animals in each biomeList a plant and an animal that live in each biomeSlide16
Tundra
Northern/Polar regions
Very cold temperatures (long winter/short summer)
Permafrost = permanent layer of frost in the ground – only small plants can growSlide17Slide18
Taiga
Mountainous regions with mostly conifers
Cold winters, cool/short summer
Conifer = mainly pinesSlide19Slide20
Temperate Forest
Clearly defined seasons
Mild winters/warm summers
Some conifers, but mostly deciduous treesDeciduous Tree = tree that loses its leaves in the fall (oak, maple)Slide21
We live in THIS biome!Slide22
Grassland
Dry summer/cool winter
Mostly grasses
and shrubsGrazing animalsAKA “savannah”Slide23Slide24
Desert
Very little rain (<3cm/yr)
Hot days/Cold nights
Animal adaptations:
Nocturnal
= move/hunt at night to avoid heat
Burrow
= live in hole to avoid heat
Must conserve water!Slide25Slide26
Tropical Rainforest
Rains almost daily
Located very close to equator (most sun)
No seasonsMost “biodiverse”: greatest variety of organisms in an areaSlide27Slide28
Biome Booklet Time!
This brochure should be directed toward 5
th
graders. Your goal is to educate them on the six different terrestrial (land) biomes: Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Grasslands, Temperate Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest. Try to find creative and interesting ways to represent the following information using one page per biome. Slide29
Biome Booklet
Global location/ Description
Climate/ Seasonal Extremes
Average rainfall Animals (minimum of 2)Plants (minimum of 1-2)
Interesting
facts (minimum of 2)
**Include a decorative cover for your brochure!!!*** Use pictures/drawings/collage***Slide30
Biome Booklet
Grading Rubric
Content
/ 70 points (see above)Creativity / 20 pointsNeatness
/ 10 points
Total
/ 100 points
10 points
will be deducted for
each day past the due date it is LATE!