temperate forest, tropical forest, freshwater, and marine biomes by colleen funck
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Temperate Forest, Tropical Forest, Freshwater, and
Marine BiomesBy Colleen Funck
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Tropical Forest Biome Temperate Forest Biome
Marine Biome Freshwater Biome
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The Temperate Forest
• Winters are short.• The temperate forest has deciduous
trees– They drop their leaves in the winter.– They get new leaves in the spring.
• Types of deciduous trees:– Oak– Beech– Birch– Maple Click Tarzan
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Animals in the Temperate Forest
• Mice• Chipmunks• Squirrels• Raccoons• Deer
• Wolves• Bobcats• Foxes• Mountain Lions
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Review Question• True or False: The temperate forest has
deciduous trees.
– True
– False
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• The temperate forest has deciduous trees.
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• The temperate forest has deciduous trees.
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The Tropical Forest
• Located near the equator.• Has the most rainfall.• Decomposition is quick because it is so
warm.
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Plants in the TropicalForest
• Orchids• Vines
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Animals in the TropicalForest
• Monkeys• Birds• Insects• Snakes
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Review Question
• The Tropical Forest are located?A. Near the equator.B. In the north.C. In the south.D. In the middle latitudes.
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• You were right! Tropical Forests are located near the equator.
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They are not located in the north.
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Almost!
They are not located in the middle latitudes.
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They are not located in the south.
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Freshwater Biome
• Can be:– Still water– Rivers– Estuaries
• Estuaries is where water meets the ocean.– Can be wetlands– Marshes– Called nurseries because a lot of animals live
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Marine Biome
• They are saltwater biomes.• Three types:– Coastal Open– Open Ocean– Deep Ocean
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Coastal Ocean
• Beaches
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Open Ocean
• There are no plants.• Receives little sunlight.
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Deep Ocean
• There is no sunlight.• Animals eat other animals for food, because
there are no plants.• The animals are so small they can only be
seen with a microscope.
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Review Question
Answer on a piece of paper in at least 4 sentences:
What would happen if the tropical forest received less rainfall?
Why is it important to classify places into biomes?