PPT-The Intertidal Biome

By Rhiannon Huang The Intertidal Biome The intertidal biome is also known as the coastline biome It is where land and sea meet between the high and low tides Organisms in the intertidal zone adapt to huge daily changes in moisture temperature turbulence and salinity. pools Marine habitats and intertidal zonation Tim Hall Life zones of the sea Of the life zones of the sea the intertidal is very small - and a tide pool - even smaller Rosario Beach intertidal life By. Ms. Messer. Intertidal Zone. Where in the world is it found?. Intertidal zones are found where . the land and sea meet, between the high and low tide zones. This complex marine ecosystem is found along coastlines . By: . Preston, Alexis, Connor, . and Anne . What is the Intertidal Zone? . The intertidal zone or the littoral zone is where the sea and the land meet. It is rich in oxygen and nutrients. The organisms that live there must be able to survive under water and on land. . Estuaries. Estuary: . a partially enclosed area where a freshwater river or stream meets the ocean resulting in brackish waters.. Habitat types. :. Open water. Mudflats. Saltmarsh. Freshwater marshes and ponds. By Elyna And Chloe. Climate and Temperature . The climate of the marine biome is mostly varied. Since it is the largest biome in the world, the climate varies from -40 degrees fahreheit to over 100 degrees. The average temperature is 39 degrees fahrenheit, but it is warmer near the equator where the direct rays of sun can pierce the water and warm it. The coldest is in the north and south poles, where the water is close to freezing if not frozen (Glaciers). Also, the deeper the ocean is, the colder the water will be because the sunlight isn't directly piercing it.. By Brylie Holdbrook and Brooklyn Beckstead. 1. The animals in the tundra biome. Many animals live in the tundra biome some of these animals are Caribou, Ermine, water birds, mosquitoes, polar bears, arctic fox, White wolves, grizzly bears, gray falcons, bald eagles, bumble bees, squirrels, Norway lemmings,and voles.. Welcome!. Come take a tour of the tundra biome with Atzhari and Isabella! hope you enjoy (': please enjoy the beauty of it all. . Tundra Biome Map . Tundra Climate. The tundra biome is an ecosystem situated near the North Pole in the Arctic Circle. It is by far the coldest of all biomes. The winters are extremely cold with temperatures typically below -34° C. The summers last only about two months and the temperatures are still very cold ranging from 3° to 12° C. This biome still sustains life although it encounters these extreme temperatures. Some animals, insects, and even plants thrive there. Yearly precipitation, including melting snow, is 150 to 250 mm. The arctic tundra biome ranges from 300 to 11,079 feet in elevation.. What is a Biome? _______________________________ ______________________________________________. Directions:. 1. Use page 99 of the Prentice Hall biology book and color code the biomes of the world (pg 2 of this packet). Key Concepts. The intertidal zone is that part of the marine environment alternately exposed and submerged by tides.. Organisms that inhabit intertidal zones must be able to tolerate wave shock, desiccation and radical changes in temperature and salinity.. 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 Biome’s dominant . plant species. Our ocean has 3 zones:. Our ocean has 3 . zones. :. 1. . . 2.. 3.. Our ocean has 3 . zones. :. 1. . SHORE = . . 2.. 3.. Our ocean has 3 . zones. :. 1. . SHORE = . INTERTIDAL ZONE . . 2.. 3.. Our ocean has 3 . By Ron Fink and John Heath. The Right Biome. Once there were some critters. So tired of the zoo. They want back to nature. But do not have a clue.. What habitat would suit them?. What spot would be their niche?. Biome Project Santa Cruz, Bolivia Elizabeth Sanchelli The Biome The Biome of Santa Cruz, Bolivia is very tropical, and filled with biodiversity. It has a lot of greenery all around the city, and is known for it’s beautiful waterfalls. There are many different types of exotic plants around the land. By: Nicole Pitchford. Uppermost layer of all the worlds oceans. (. appx. . 50-660 . ft. deep). Called “sunlit zone” . Temperature ranges from 104-27 degrees Fahrenheit. . Location. Food Chain. Diatoms.