260 likes | 437 Views
Section 15-3, 15-4 and 15-5 “Biomes ”. Write everything that is underlined. Because we can’t take a trip around the world, I’m trying to give you a visual of all the diverse places on Earth. 15.3 KEY CONCEPT : Biomes are land-based, global communities of organisms.
E N D
Section 15-3, 15-4 and 15-5“Biomes” Write everything that isunderlined
Because we can’t take a trip around the world, I’m trying to give you a visual of all the diverse places on Earth
15.3 KEY CONCEPT :Biomes are land-based, global communities of organisms.
Source: World Meteorological Organization • Tropical rain forest biomes produce lush forests. • warm temperature • abundant precipitation all year
Quick Trip To South America…. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1_FO5-2P1Y
Boom Dee Addah…. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmUK3tMsp6Y
Tucson, Arizona Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration • Desert biomes are characterized by a very arid (dry) climate.
Interested in purchasing some property? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPnkvJ7qmVI
Temperate forest biomes include deciduous forests and rain forests. • Temperate deciduous forests have hot summers and cold winters.
Let’s Go to New England… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYUntbc87A
Banff, Canada Source: Environment Canada • The taiga biome is located in cooler northern climates. • long winters and short summers • small amount of precipitation
Brrr…It’s cold in here! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vxh8MzvFBw
Barrow, Alaska Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration • The tundra biome is found in the far northern latitudes with long winters. • winter lasts 10 months • limited precipitation • permafrost
Something’s frozen around here… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LO1QSuHlsY
Coastal waters contain unique habitats. • Coral reefs are found in warm waters. • tropical climate zone • great amount of biomass
Wow… does stuff really come in that color? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_syVb8jZu4Y
Kelp forests are found in cold, nutrient-rich waters. • large communities of seaweed • great amount of biomass
15.5 KEY CONCEPT: Freshwater ecosystems include estuaries as well as flowing and standing water.
An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water. • mixture of fresh water with salt water
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems. • provide a home for many species • filter dirty water • renew underground water supply