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Canadian Terrestrial Biomes

Canadian Terrestrial Biomes. *hint* this is full of information that you can use in your assignment. Starting page 56 in your textbook. Terrestrial Ecosystems. Biome: Ecologically similar (biomass, temperature, precipitation…), terrestrial regions. Canada has 5 major biomes….

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Canadian Terrestrial Biomes

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  1. CanadianTerrestrialBiomes *hint* this is full of information that you can use in your assignment Starting page 56 in your textbook

  2. Terrestrial Ecosystems • Biome: Ecologically similar (biomass, temperature, precipitation…), terrestrial regions. • Canada has 5 major biomes…

  3. 1. Temperate Rain Forest (coastal BC)

  4. Temperate Rain Forest Abiotic Factors: • Temperatures change with elevation • Cool summers • Windy • Heavy precipitation on leeward mountain side • Fast-flowing rivers and waterfalls

  5. Temperate Rain Forest Biotic Factors: • High biodiversity • Cougars, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, elk, deer, marmots, squirrels… • Old growth trees (coniferous), ferns, moss…

  6. 2. The Tundra (way up there!)

  7. 2. Tundra Abiotic Factors: • Most Northern Biome • Coldest biome • Short growing season • Low temperatures • Permafrost (25-90cm down) • Low levels of precipitation • Bogs and marsh areas in the summer when permafrost melts.

  8. 2. Tundra Biotic Factors: • Low biodiversity • caribou, musk-ox, ptarmigan, lemmings, arctic foxes, arctic hares, snowy owl, arctic wolf, polar bears, & migratory birds in the summer months • Lichens and mosses, rapid-flowing plants

  9. 3. Boreal Forest / Taiga (above us)

  10. 3. Boreal Forest / Taiga Abiotic Factors: • Warmer than tundra • No permafrost • Seasonal weather • Moderate precipitation • Cold winters with deep snow • Lakes and bogs

  11. 3. Boreal Forest / Taiga Biotic Factors: • Coniferous trees, few broadleaf trees, moss and lichens • Woodland caribou, bear, eagles, birds of prey, lynx, wolves, foxes, weasels, moose, raccoons

  12. 4. Temperate Deciduous Forest (where we live!)

  13. 4. Temperate Deciduous Forest Abiotic Factors: • Longer growing season • Four distinct seasons, higher temperatures than the boreal. • In fall leaves change color • Fertile soil

  14. 4. Temperate Deciduous Forest • Biotic Factors: • Deciduous trees, flowering plants, moss, coniferous trees, ferns… • Lots of insects, squirrels, rabbits, small rodents, hawks, wolves, black bears, birds, coyotes, deer…

  15. 5. Grassland

  16. 5. Grassland Abiotic Factors: • Long growing season • Warmer than tundra and boreal forest • Rich, very fertile soil • Moderate precipitation

  17. 5. Grassland Biotic Factors: • More than half of Canada’s endangered species are prairie species • Grasshoppers, bison, rodents, snakes, hawks, foxes, coyotes… • Fescue grasses

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