Biomes of the World

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Biomes of the World

• Mrs. Shull

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Biome

• Biomes are the worlds major ecosystems
• The term, Biome, is used to describe areas on the
  earth with similar climate, plants, and animals.

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Major Biomes of the World

• Tundra
• Coniferous forest
• Deciduous forest
• Grassland
• Desert
• Scrubland/
• Chaparral
• Rainforest

• Boreal Forest
• Highland
• Ice Cap
• Freshwater
• Lentic
• Lotic
• Marine
• Coastal
• Open ocean

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How are Biomes Classified?

• Rainfall
• Temperature
• Seasons
• Location
• Plants
• Animals

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Rainfall

• The average amount per year in inches.
• Precipitation can be rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Temperature

• Average ranges from low (F) to high (F).
• Changes from day to night?
• Is that cold, warm, or hot?

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Seasons

• Does the area have distinct seasons?
• What are the winters like?
• Summers?
• Do they have spring and fall?

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Location

• Where in the world can you find your biome?
• Degrees latitude?
• Countries?
• Do they have specific names in different areas?

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Plants

• What plants grow in your biome?
• Do they have adaptations to live in that biome?

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Animals

• What animals live in your biome?
• Do they have adaptations for that biome?

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Interesting Facts

• Is there anything else youd like to tell us
  thats really cool about that biome?
• Size?
• Other names?
• Anything else?