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BIOMES
BIOMES
• Biome = a major
biological community
that occurs over a
large area
– A BIG group of LIVING
things
– Different kinds of
species
– Large geographical
area/ REGION
How are biomes commonly identified?
• Biomes are
commonly
identified by the
Biome’s dominant
plant species
2 major kinds of BIOMES
Aquatic
• WATER
• Examples:
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Ocean
Creek
River
Terrestrial
• LAND
• Examples:
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Forest
Desert
Grasslands
3 kinds of Aquatic Biomes
Saltwater
• Ocean
• Marine
• Salt Lakes
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Estuary
Mix of fresh
and
saltwater
Marsh/ICW
Freshwater
• Pond, lake,
river
Aquatic Biomes and LIGHT
• LIGHT is a major resource when talking about
aquatic biomes.
• 2 zones based on the AMOUNT of light:
Photic
light shallow water
Aphotic
no light  deep water
How has the angler fish adapted to the
aphotic zone?
Aquatic Biomes
• Plankton/Phytoplankton =
small organisms that are
the primary
consumers/producers of
aquatic biomes
2 most important factors in
determining the BIOME
1.
Temperature
2.
Amount of
Precipitation
6 major Terrestrial Biomes
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Tundra
Taiga
Temperate Forest
Grassland
Desert
Tropical Rain Forest
Terrestrial Biomes: Where in the
World?
North Pole
1. Tundra
2. Taiga
4. Grassland
3. Temperate Forest
5. Desert
6. Tropical Rain Forest
Equator
Biomes:
Where in the world…?
Different Biomes
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Green and Black Text Book pgs 80-99
Very brief description of each Biome
Define any terms already in your notes
Describe at least one adaptation for plants
AND an animals in each biome
• List a plant and an animal that live in each
biome
Tundra
• Northern/Polar regions
• Very cold temperatures (long winter/short
summer)
• Permafrost = permanent layer of frost in the
ground – only small plants can grow
Taiga
• Mountainous regions with mostly conifers
• Cold winters, cool/short summer
• Conifer = mainly pines
Temperate Forest
• Clearly defined seasons
– Mild winters/warm summers
• Some conifers, but mostly deciduous trees
• Deciduous Tree = tree that loses its leaves in
the fall (oak, maple)
We live in THIS biome!
Grassland
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Dry summer/cool winter
Mostly grasses and shrubs
Grazing animals
AKA “savannah”
Desert
• Very little rain (<3cm/yr)
• Hot days/Cold nights
• Animal adaptations:
– Nocturnal = move/hunt at night to avoid heat
– Burrow = live in hole to avoid heat
– Must conserve water!
Tropical Rainforest
• Rains almost daily
• Located very close to equator (most sun)
– No seasons
• Most “biodiverse”: greatest variety of
organisms in an area
Biome Booklet Time!
• This brochure should be directed toward 5th
graders.
• Your goal is to educate them on the six
different terrestrial (land) biomes:
– Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Grasslands, Temperate
Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest.
• Try to find creative and interesting ways to
represent the following information using one
page per biome.
Biome Booklet
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Global location/ Description
Climate/ Seasonal Extremes
Average rainfall
Animals (minimum of 2)
Plants (minimum of 1-2)
Interesting facts (minimum of 2)
**Include a decorative cover for your
brochure!!!*** Use pictures/drawings/collage***
Biome Booklet
• Grading Rubric
• Content
/ 70 points (see
above)
• Creativity
/ 20 points
• Neatness
/ 10 points
• Total
/ 100 points
• 10 points will be deducted for each day past
the due date it is LATE!