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Desert. Biome Research By Bryan Moore. Desert Geography & Climate. Location: North America , outside of the US , and South America Description : Hot barren ; cold P recipitation: 3-5 inches per year Temperature Range: Summer 55F -75F Winter 41 degrees or lower
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Desert Biome Research By Bryan Moore
DesertGeography & Climate • Location: North America , outside of the US , and South America • Description : Hot barren ; cold • Precipitation: 3-5 inches per year • Temperature Range: Summer 55F -75F Winter 41 degrees or lower • Climate : hot in summer cold in winter
DesertBiodiversity • Plants : creosote bush , sagbush ,and cactus • Animal : snakes , lizards , insects , skinks , geckos , gazelles ,
DesertAdaptations Needed for Survival • Plant : Their good at storing and finding water. Some plants have seeds that can stay dormant in the sand for a long time, until there is enough rain for them to grow. • Animals :some mice build their homes out of fallen cactus spines to protect themselves from predators
Name of BiomeInteractions of Biotic and Abiotic • Biotic: Snakes, coyotes, and hawks eat mice. • Abiotic: There’s not much grass because there’s not much rain.
What is Biodiversity? • The number of different species of plants and animals in an area.
How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem? • Use the handout given in class to answer the above question • Type your answer here