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Biomes

Biomes. Science 8 10/08/07. Biomes and The Biodome. What Is A Biome?. Biome (defined) A major land ecosystem with a distinct type of plant life. Remember that the plant life is influenced by climate. World Biomes.

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Biomes

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  1. Biomes Science 8 10/08/07

  2. Biomes and The Biodome

  3. What Is A Biome? • Biome (defined) A major land ecosystem with a distinct type of plant life. • Remember that the plant life is influenced by climate.

  4. World Biomes • The location of biomes is determined mostly by climate (rainfall and temperature) • Other factors: • 1. Latitude(distance from the equator) • 2. Topography • 3. Prevailing winds

  5. Biomes • Biomes do not begin and end sharply. • Ecotone(defined) An area between two ecosystems or biomes. ie. shore of a pond.

  6. Biomes of the World • Major Biomes of the World • 1. Tundra • 2. Boreal Forest

  7. Biomes of the World • 3. Temperate Forest 4. Desert

  8. Biomes of the World • 5. Savannah • 6. Tropical Rainforest

  9. Biomes of the World • 7. Temperate Grassland. • 8. Mountain

  10. Biomes of the World • 9. Temperate Rainforest • 10. Scrubland

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