Section 15-3, 15-4 and 15-5 “Biomes” Write everything that is underlined

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Because we can’t take a trip around the world, I’m trying to give you a visual of all the diverse places on Earth

15.3 / 15.4 / 15.5 Biomes 15.3 KEY CONCEPT : Biomes are land-based, global communities of organisms.

15.3 / 15.4 / 15.5 Biomes Earth has six major biomes.

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Tropical rain forest biomes produce lush forests.

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warm temperature

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abundant precipitation all year Source: World Meteorological Organization

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1_FO5-2P1Y

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Grassland biomes are where the primary plant life is grass.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmUK3tMsp6Y

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Desert biomes are characterized by a very arid (dry) climate.

Tucson, Arizona Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPnkvJ7qmVI

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Temperate forest biomes include deciduous forests and rain forests.

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Temperate deciduous forests have hot summers and cold winters.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYUntbc87A

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The taiga biome is located in cooler northern climates.

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long winters and short summers

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small amount of precipitation Banff, Canada Source: Environment Canada

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vxh8MzvFBw

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The tundra biome is found in the far northern latitudes with long winters.

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winter lasts 10 months Barrow, Alaska Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

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limited precipitation

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permafrost

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LO1QSuHlsY

15.3 / 15.4 / 15.5 Biomes 15.3 KEY CONCEPT : Marine ecosystems are global.

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Coral reefs are found in warm waters.

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tropical climate zone

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great amount of biomass

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_syVb8jZu4Y

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Kelp forests are found in cold, nutrient-rich waters.

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large communities of seaweed

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great amount of biomass

15.3 / 15.4 / 15.5 Biomes 15.5 KEY CONCEPT: Freshwater ecosystems include estuaries as well as flowing and standing water.

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An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water.

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mixture of fresh water with salt water

15.3 / 15.4 / 15.5 Biomes Freshwater ecosystems include moving and standing water.

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Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems.

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provide a home for many species

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filter dirty water

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renew underground water supply