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Science.7
Exploring Biomes
Essential Questions
1. What are the characteristics of the major biomes?
2. How do species adapt to different biomes?
Vocabulary
biome, abiotic, biotic, biosphere, ecosystem,
tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, desert,
tropical rainforest, grassland
Name ______________________________
Date _______________________________
Objectives
1. Describe how major biomes and microhabitats support different varieties of
organisms.
Directions: Go to http://sciencespot.net/ and click the Kid Zone graphic (under Search Bar). Under “Biology” choose “Ecology and Environment”. Use any of the Biome links.
Temperatures
(highs/lows)
Tundra
Coniferous
Forest
Deciduous
Forest
Desert
Precipitation
Plants
(total, patterns) (3-5 examples)
Animals
(3-5 examples)
Find three interesting facts about the biome.
Tropical
Rainforest
Grassland
Freshwater
Saltwater