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Canadian Biomes

Canadian Biomes. Canadian Biomes. Regions of Canada separated by differences in biotic (living) and abiotic factors We will focus on 4 terrestrial (land-based) and 2 types of aquatic (water-based). Tundra map. Tundra. Most northerly (Arctic) BIOTIC:

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Canadian Biomes

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  1. Canadian Biomes

  2. Canadian Biomes • Regions of Canada separated by differences in biotic (living) and abiotic factors • We will focus on 4 terrestrial (land-based) and 2 types of aquatic (water-based)

  3. Tundra map

  4. Tundra • Most northerly (Arctic) BIOTIC: • Moss, grasses, sedges, hare, snowy owl, Arctic fox, caribou, polar bear ABIOTIC: • Cold winter, poor soil, strong winds, short summer days, rocky, little precipitation (snow)

  5. Boreal forest map

  6. Boreal Forest (Taiga) • South of Tundra BIOTIC: • Coniferous trees, squirrels, moose, black bear, wolves ABIOTIC: • Lots of precipitation, low sunlight, acidic soil, hot summers and cold winters

  7. Grassland Map

  8. Grassland • Western Canada (“The Prairies”) BIOTIC: • Grasses, wildflowers, rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, elk, bison ABIOTIC: • Little rainfall, windy, most fertile soil

  9. Temperate Deciduous Forest Map

  10. Temperate Deciduous Forest • Right around us! BIOTIC: • Mixed forest, ferns, shrubs, birds, deer, racoons, chipmunks • MOST BIODIVERSE! ABIOTIC: • Hot humid summers, cold winters, high rainfall, rocky

  11. AQUATIC BIOMES

  12. Marine Biomes • High salt content • Many different ones: ocean floor, coral reefs, open ocean, etc. • In Canada along Hudson and James Bays

  13. Freshwater Biomes • Low salt content • Include lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands • Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River • Many near us!

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