Biome Unit Project Example Presentation Mountains Biome Unit Project Example Presentation Mountain Biome Cover 20 of the Earths surface Found on all continents and in all oceans ID: 238618
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Mountains
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Mountains
Biome Unit Project
Example PresentationSlide3
Mountain BiomeCover 20% of the Earth’s surface.
Found on all continents and in all oceans.Slide4
Mountain BiomeSome animals only found on specific mountains.Changes in soil, vegetation, climate and elevation all within a matter of a few feet
.Slide5
Himalayan Alpine RangeLocated in Asia in the countries of Nepal, Tibet (China), India, Pakistan and Bhutan.
The range makes a curve of 2,400 km through Southern Asia. Latitude ~30° north of the equator.Slide6
Himalayan Alpine RangeHome to some of the highest peaks, with over 100 peaks over 7.2 km
Including the highest in the world, Mount Everest.Slide7
PrecipitationVery thin air and dry air due to high altitude.
Average 30 cm/year; summer around 7 cm, winter about 3 ½ cm.,
This increases from West to East.Slide8
PrecipitationOver 15,000 glaciers store about 12,000 km3
of fresh water providing for 600 million people.Slide9
Precipitation
millimeters (mm)
M
onthsSlide10
TemperatureThe climate is very cold and it is hard to survive in most parts
. It is so cold because of its high altitude.Two main seasons; long and very cold winters and short and cool summers.Slide11
Temperature
Months
Celsius (°C)Slide12
Soil & NutrientsSoils are thin or non-existent on steep slopes, which restricts the types of plants that can grow.
Uppermost slopes may be barren of plant-life.Slide13
ProducersOak, laurel, and chestnut trees found up to 7,000 feet.
Pine trees found up to 12,000 feet.Above that, only lichens, grass and moss can be found.Slide14
Chir Pine TreesConiferous evergreen.
Average height is 5.5 m and 4.6 m spread.Drought tolerant when established.Slide15
RhododendronGrows on stony slopes and ledges at altitudes of 12,000 to 14,500 feet.
Round in shape and up to 4 feet tall.Contain a poison causing severe stomach ache, and even liver damage and pneumonia.Slide16
Tussock GrassesTheir roots can reach moisture more deeply than other plants.F
ood for insects, birds and larger herbivores.Slide17
ConsumersVariety of consumers depending upon elevation and location.
Southern end of the mountain range are tiger, monkey, leopard, and the Asian elephant.Slide18
GrasshopperAbout 19 ~ 38 mm.Make noises by rubbing their hind legs on their abdomens, or by snapping their wings in flight.
Prefer to eat grasses, leaves and cereal crops.Slide19
Mountain HareChange color from shades of brown to white, keeping them camouflaged against winter snow.
Most active at night, and shelter during the day.Feeds on twigs, bark, and grasses.Slide20
Himalayan Tahr4 ft. at shoulders, 5½ ft. long, and 189 pounds.Flexible hooves allow it to grip smooth rocks, while a hard, sharp rim can lodge into small footholds.
Eat almost any vegetation.Slide21
Alpine ChoughsAverage 220 grams, and 38 cm in length with 80 cm wingspan. Eggs have adaptations to thin atmosphere that improve oxygen uptake and reduce water loss.
Eat mostly invertebrates and fruit.Slide22
Tibetan Red FoxLargest of the true foxes – 14 kg, 50 cm high at the shoulder, 90 cm in body length with tails 53 cm.
Run 50 km/h, jump 2 m high, and swims very well.Eat small mammals, plants and even grasses.Slide23
Snow LeopardCoat is thickest of any cat, and average size is up to 4 feet long, 2 feet high, and up to 3 foot tail.
Long tail for balance, and can pounce up to 20 feet.Eats wild sheep, wild boars, gazelles, hares, markhor, bobak,
tahr
, marmots, mice and deer.Slide24
Food Web
Himalayan Tahr
Primary Consumer
Tussock Grass
Producer
Chir
Pine Tree
Producer
Rhododendron
Producer
Mountain Hare
Primary Consumer
Grasshopper
Primary Consumer
Snow Leopard
Secondary Consumer
Red Fox
Tertiary Consumer
Chough
Secondary Consumer
PoisonSlide25
Human ImpactGrowing ever more polluted, due to the growing popularity of climbing the mountains.
Supplies are left on the mountain because it takes too much energy to bring it down again.Slide26
SolutionRefundable deposits are charged to the climbers to encourage them to bring their trash back down.
Too many climbing permits has resulted in responsible tourism criteria of sustainability.