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Chapter 2.4
BIOMES
Target 1 BIOME
• I will identify the main factors that are used to
determine a biome.
a) Climate which is based on:
Temperature
Precipitation
Target 2 BIOMES
• I will research the six major biomes on Earth
1- Rainforest
2- Desert
3- Grassland
4- Deciduous Forest
5- Boreal Forest
6- Tundra
Target 3 BIOMES
• I will illustrate a study guide to identify the
main characteristics of each biome.
1- Temperature range – daily and annually
2- Precipitation range – daily and annually
3- Main animal life
4- Main plant life
Target 4 BIOME
• I will understand where Biomes fit in the
Organization of Living Things in an Ecosystem
Organization of Living Things
review
• Individual Organism – a species
Organization of living things
review
• Population – a group of all the same species.
Organization of living things
review
• Community – a group of populations in the
same region.
Organization of living things
review
• Ecosystem – interaction of the Abiotic and
Biotic factors.
Organization of living things
• Biome – A group of land ecosystems with
similar life forms and climate.
BIOME
• Each Biome has its own similar plants and
animals.
Rainforest parrot
Arctic fox
Pine trees
African elephant
BIOMES
• Each Biome has a similar climate
Tundra
Desert
Rainforest
BIOMES
• CLIMATE is the main factor used to identify a
specific biome.
CLIMATE = temperature (T*) and precipitation(P )
Tundra
Desert
Rainforest
BIOMES
There are six (6) major biomes
• Rain forest
• Desert
• Grassland
• Deciduous forest
• Boreal forest
• Tundra
BIOME - Rainforest
1) Rain forest There are two types of rain forest
Tropical rain forest – hot, humid, and has the
largest variety of life forms.
BIOME - Rainforest
1) Rain forest There are two types of rain forest
o Temperate rain forest – cooler, less humid,
and has a large variety of life forms.
over 300 cm rain per year
BIOME - Desert
2) Desert
• Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.
BIOME - Desert
2) Desert
• Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.
• Climate: Has the largest daily temperature
change. Scorching days frigid nights.
BIOME - Desert
2) Desert
• Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.
• Climate: Has the largest daily temperature
change. Scorching days frigid nights.
• Living organisms must adapt to limited water.
BIOME - Desert
2) Desert
• Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.
• Climate: Has the largest daily temperature
change. Scorching days frigid nights.
• Living organisms must adapt to limited water.
• Plants: cactus
• Animals: lizards, small mammals
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
b. Prairie – located further from the equator
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
b. Prairie – located further from the equator
• They receive 25-75 cm rainfall per year.
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
b. Prairie – located further from the equator
• They receive 25-75 cm rainfall per year.
• Not enough rain to support tree growth
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
b. Prairie – located further from the equator
• They receive 25-75 cm rainfall per year.
• Not enough rain to support tree growth
• Plants: Rich soil supports tall grasses
BIOME - Grassland
3) Grassland – there are two types
a. Savannah – located near the equator
b. Prairie – located further from the equator
• They receive 25-75 cm rainfall per year.
• Not enough rain to support tree growth
• Plants: Rich soil supports tall grasses
• Animals: Some of the largest animals on Earth
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm rain per year
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm of precipitation per year
• Support a wide variety of habitats
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm rain per year
• Support a wide variety of habitats
• Climate: Seasonal temperature changes
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm rain per year
• Support a wide variety of habitats
• Climate: Seasonal temperature changes
• Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses, mosses
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm rain per year
• Support a wide variety of habitats
• Climate: Seasonal temperature changes
• Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses,
• Animals: must cope with seasonal temperatures
BIOME - Deciduous
4) Deciduous forest
• Have trees that lose their leaves each autumn.
• At least 50 cm rain per year
• Support a wide variety of habitats
• Climate: Seasonal temperature changes
• Plants: oaks, maples, shrubs, grasses,
• Animals: must cope with seasonal temperatures
BY: Tolerating , Migrating , Hibernating
BIOME - Boreal
5) Boreal forest (taiga)
• Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves
(needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce,
and hemlock.
BIOME - Boreal
5) Boreal forest (taiga)
• Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves
(needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce,
and hemlock.
• Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool.
BIOME - Boreal
5) Boreal forest (taiga)
• Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves
(needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce,
and hemlock.
• Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool.
• Plants: mosses, grasses, shrubs, dwarf trees
BIOME - Boreal
5) Boreal forest (taiga)
• Conifers = trees that do not lose their leaves
(needles) in winter such as pine, fur, spruce,
and hemlock.
• Climate: Winters very cold, Summers very cool.
• Plants: mosses, grasses, shrubs, dwarf trees
• Animals: Small herbivores , carnivores, insects
BIOME - Tundra
6) Tundra
• Climate: Extremely cold and dry
BIOME - Tundra
6) Tundra
• Climate: Extremely cold and dry
• Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost
BIOME - Tundra
6) Tundra
• Climate: Extremely cold and dry
• Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost
• Plants: mosses, lichens, grasses, dwarf forms
BIOME - Tundra
6) Tundra
• Climate: Extremely cold and dry
• Soil is frozen all year called Permafrost
• Plants: mosses, lichens, grasses, dwarf forms
• Animals: insects, birds, mammals
Mountains & Ice
 Mountain ranges are not part of any biome.
 The climate changes as you go from the base
to the summit of a mountain.
 As you go up you will pass through a series of
different biomes.
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