a biome is an extensive area of similar climate and vegetation
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NOTES ON BIOMESA biome is an extensive area of similar climate and vegetation.
Factors that affect Biomes
Abiotic factors determine what plants and animals will live there. They include: Temperature Light Intensity Amount and patterns of rainfall
Terrestrial biomes of the world include:
Tundra Boreal Forest (Taiga or Coniferous
Forest)* Deciduous Forest* Grasslands* Tropical Rainforest Deserts*
* = biomes of the continental U.S.
Grassland
Deciduous Forest
Aquatic biomes of the world include:
Marine – includes all the oceans/seas. Has at least 3.5% salt.
Freshwater – includes lakes, ponds, rivers and streams
Estauries – areas where fresh and salt water mixes. Coastal areas.
Marine Freshwater Estauries
MINNESOTA!!!
Why 3 Biomes in MN?
1. Amount of rainfall Plants need water to photosynthesize
2. Number of days without killing frost (growing season) Plants need a certain temp for enzymes to
work for photosynthesis
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