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Introduction To Biomes. Biomes are classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment. The world is divided into Six Main Biomes . The world’s Biomes.
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Introduction To Biomes • Biomes are classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment. • The world is divided into Six Main Biomes.
The world’s Biomes Directions: Make some general observations about each slide in your Ian. * Biotic and Abiotic factors
Questions to ask yourself as you describethe characteristics of each Biome • What kind of biome is this? • What are the abiotic factors and biotic factors? • What kind of producers, consumers, and decomposers can survive here? • What kinds of Adaptationswould they need? • If you were there, what would you wear from head to toe? Why?
The Six main Biomes AQUATIC • FRESHWATER • Ponds and Lakes • Rivers and Streams • Wetlands • Bogs • Marshes • Swamps • MARINE • Oceans • Coral reefs • Estuaries LAND/Terrestrial • DESERTS • FORESTS • Temperate • Tropical • Taiga • GRASSLAND • Tropical • Temperate • TUNDRA • Arctic • Alpine
If you want to learn more, check out this website! http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php