biomes...b. aquatic biome (water) a. water makes up 70% of earth’s surface. b. most of that water...

Biomes Learning Goal: How can we describe the factors that

determine a biome?

Imagine you are setting off on an expedition beginning at the north pole and traveling south toward the equator. Describe the kinds of environmental changes you would expect to experience and why you experience these changes.

What’s different?

Describe the differences!

Biomes – a large group of ecosystems that share the same/similar biotic and abiotic factors

What are Biomes?

Types of Biomes A. Terrestrial Biomes

a. Land biomesb. Different flora (plants) and fauna

(animals) live in each biome as a result of climate.

Climate a. Amount of rainfallb. Temperaturec. Weather patterns (hurricanes)

B. Latitude C. Elevation

Factors that Affect Climate of Biomes

Factors that Affect Biomes

Terrestrial Biomes● tropical rainforests● temperate forest● Deserts● Tundra● Taiga● grasslands ● savanna

B. Aquatic Biome (water)

a. Water makes up 70% of Earth’s surface.b. Most of that water is salt waterc. Divided into marine biomes (oceans) and freshwater biomes (rivers,

streams, ponds).

A. Amount of salt B. DepthC. Available lightD. Temperature

Factors that Affect Aquatic Biomes

Researching Your Biome

Research your assigned biome and create a slideshow presentation to describe (5 slides maximum) the characteristics of your biomeIn your description, you must include:

- Locations of your biome around the world- The abiotic factors unique to your biome (description of climate and weather)

- Average temperature each year/ day- Temperature ranges- Amount of precipitation each year- Description of seasons

- Organisms found in your biome- Plants- Animals- Picture of a food chain

- Pictures

Instructions

Send your presentation to: e20195087@dekalbschoolsga.org

Temperate Forest (Teacher Model)Climate can be described as…

- Hot summers and cold winters - Rainy and snow in winter

Precipitation can range from 750 to 1,500 mm of rain per year Locations of this biome include…

- Mid latitude areas (between poles and tropics) such as New York

Temperate Forest (Teacher Model)Some organisms include…

- Grass and trees (maple and oak)- deer , squirrels, chipmunks

Some abiotic factors include…- Metamorphic rocks - Streams and lakes

1: Taiga Learning Group 1, 7, 14

2: Tundra Learning Group 2, 8, 15

3: Rainforest Learning Group 3, 9, 16

4: Grassland Learning Group 4, 10

5: Desert Learning Group 5, 11

6: Marine (Coral Reefs and Oceans)

Learning Group 6, 12, 13

Freshwater If you finish early