Transcript Biomes_PreAp2015

Do first
• Check your blue book… the only blank
pages should be :pg 28-32, 45-47, you
should be working on Unit One Review.
• IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER BLANKS,
THEY ARE DUE THURSDAY!
TEST IS THURSDAY
BIOMES
ARID
SEMI-ARID
ARABLE
NON-ARABLE
BIOMES
BIOME
A
is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and
animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment.
The climate and geography of a region determines what type of
biome can exist in that region.
Each biome consists of many ecosystems whose communities have
adapted to the small differences in climate and the environment.
2) Biomes are made up of 3 main factors
2- MOISTURE
CLIMATE MAP
There’s a strong connection
between climate zones and
biomes, but they are NOT
identical.
BIOME MAP
Biomes rely not only
on climate, but also
on ELEVATION and
SOIL
CHARACTERISTICS
too.
South America has more biomes than
any other continent.
Pampas, Argentina
(Temperate Grassland/Steppe)
Andes Mountains of Peru
Amazon Basin, Brazil (Tropical
Rain Forest)
Atacama Desert, Chile (Desert)
Patagonia, Argentina
Coast of Chile
1) TROPICAL RAIN FOREST:
located in the tropical zone,
covered with a heavy
concentration of broad-leafed
trees, which stay green
throughout the year.
2) TROPICAL
GRASSLANDS/
SAVANNA: Tropical
grassland, flat with few
trees.
3) DESERT: Less than 10 inches
of precipitation per year
Plants are specially adapted to
live in a dry climate by
conserving water and
withstanding extreme heat
4) TEMPERATE GRASSLAND/ STEPPE Vast, treeless
prairie, good for grazing herd animals
5) TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS/ BROAD LEAFED FOREST
Large stands of trees that shed their leaves at least once a year;
only located in the Northern Hemisphere
6) CONIFEROUS /NEEDLE LEAF FOREST or TAIGA
Comprised of stands of trees with needles (such as pine, spruce,
fir & cedar), which bear cones. Found in Northern regions of
North America, Asia & Europe.
7) TUNDRA: Very little precipitation; subsoil always frozen; short
cool summers; because of limited sunlight, most plants grow close
to the ground to survive in a cold, harsh climate.
8- ICE CAP / ICE SHEET – This biome is found at the farthest
northern and southern locations on the planet. Plant life is
basically non-existent, so animals rely on the sea and eating
other animals to survive.
Other Biomes Include:
• Desert Scrub
• Chaparral/Mediterranean
• Alpine
ALPINE
(sample)
1) DEFINITION: Alpine biomes are
found in the mountain regions all
around the world. They are usually at
an altitude of about 10,000 feet or
more. The Alpine biome lies just below
the snow line of a mountain.
3) LATITUDE
ZONE
FOUND:
Low & Mid
Climate
Zones
2) EXAMPLE LOCATION:
Swiss Alps & Rocky
Mountains
BIOSPHERE = the part of the earth's
surface and atmosphere inhabited by
living things
Assignment
• Create a Biome and Climate map on
pages 45 & 46
• Homework: Read pg 24-27 and answer
questions on 28