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BIOMES. BIOMES. Biome = a major biological community that occurs over a large area A BIG group of LIVING things Different kinds of species Large geographical area/ REGION. How are biomes commonly identified?. Biomes are commonly identified by the Biome’s dominant plant species.
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BIOMES • Biome = a major biological community that occurs over a large area • A BIG group of LIVING things • Different kinds of species • Large geographical area/ REGION
How are biomes commonly identified? • Biomes are commonly identified by the Biome’s dominant plant species
2 major kinds of BIOMES • Terrestrial • LAND • Examples: • Forest • Desert • Grasslands Aquatic • WATER • Examples: • Ocean • Creek • River
3 kinds of Aquatic Biomes Saltwater • Ocean • Marine • Salt Lakes Estuary • Mix of fresh and saltwater • Marsh/ICW • Freshwater • Pond, lake, river
Aquatic Biomes and LIGHT • LIGHT is a major resource when talking about aquatic biomes. • 2zonesbased on the AMOUNT of light: • Photic • light shallow water • Aphotic • no light deep water
Aquatic Biomes • Plankton/Phytoplankton = small organisms that are the primary consumers/producers of aquatic biomes
2 most important factors in determining the BIOME • Temperature • Amount of Precipitation
6 major Terrestrial Biomes • Tundra • Taiga • Temperate Forest • Grassland • Desert • Tropical Rain Forest
Terrestrial Biomes: Where in the World? North Pole 1. Tundra 2. Taiga 3. Temperate Forest 4. Grassland 5. Desert 6. Tropical Rain Forest Equator
Different Biomes • Green and Black Text Book pgs 80-99 • Very brief description of each Biome • Define any terms already in your notes • Describe at least one adaptation for plants AND an animals in each biome • List a plant and an animal that live in each biome
Tundra • Northern/Polar regions • Very cold temperatures (long winter/short summer) • Permafrost = permanent layer of frost in the ground – only small plants can grow
Taiga • Mountainous regions with mostly conifers • Cold winters, cool/short summer • Conifer = mainly pines
Temperate Forest • Clearly defined seasons • Mild winters/warm summers • Some conifers, but mostly deciduous trees • Deciduous Tree = tree that loses its leaves in the fall (oak, maple)
Grassland • Dry summer/cool winter • Mostly grasses and shrubs • Grazing animals • AKA “savannah”
Desert • Very little rain (<3cm/yr) • Hot days/Cold nights • Animal adaptations: • Nocturnal = move/hunt at night to avoid heat • Burrow = live in hole to avoid heat • Must conserve water!
Tropical Rainforest • Rains almost daily • Located very close to equator (most sun) • No seasons • Most “biodiverse”: greatest variety of organisms in an area
Biome Booklet Time! • This brochure should be directed toward 5th graders. • Your goal is to educate them on the six different terrestrial (land) biomes: • Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Grasslands, Temperate Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest. • Try to find creative and interesting ways to represent the following information using one page per biome.
Biome Booklet • Global location/ Description • Climate/ Seasonal Extremes • Average rainfall • Animals (minimum of 2) • Plants (minimum of 1-2) • Interesting facts (minimum of 2) • **Include a decorative cover for your brochure!!!*** Use pictures/drawings/collage***
Biome Booklet • Grading Rubric • Content / 70 points (see above) • Creativity / 20 points • Neatness/ 10 points • Total / 100 points • 10 points will be deducted for each day past the due date it is LATE!