Transcript Biomes
BIOMES BIOMES • Biome = a major biological community that occurs over a large area – A BIG group of LIVING things – Different kinds of species – Large geographical area/ REGION How are biomes commonly identified? • Biomes are commonly identified by the Biome’s dominant plant species 2 major kinds of BIOMES Aquatic • WATER • Examples: – – – Ocean Creek River Terrestrial • LAND • Examples: – – – Forest Desert Grasslands 3 kinds of Aquatic Biomes Saltwater • Ocean • Marine • Salt Lakes • • Estuary Mix of fresh and saltwater Marsh/ICW Freshwater • Pond, lake, river Aquatic Biomes and LIGHT • LIGHT is a major resource when talking about aquatic biomes. • 2 zones based on the AMOUNT of light: Photic light shallow water Aphotic no light deep water How has the angler fish adapted to the aphotic zone? Aquatic Biomes • Plankton/Phytoplankton = small organisms that are the primary consumers/producers of aquatic biomes 2 most important factors in determining the BIOME 1. Temperature 2. Amount of Precipitation 6 major Terrestrial Biomes • • • • • • Tundra Taiga Temperate Forest Grassland Desert Tropical Rain Forest Terrestrial Biomes: Where in the World? North Pole 1. Tundra 2. Taiga 4. Grassland 3. Temperate Forest 5. Desert 6. Tropical Rain Forest Equator Biomes: Where in the world…? Different Biomes • • • • Green and Black Text Book pgs 80-99 Very brief description of each Biome Define any terms already in your notes Describe at least one adaptation for plants AND an animals in each biome • List a plant and an animal that live in each biome Tundra • Northern/Polar regions • Very cold temperatures (long winter/short summer) • Permafrost = permanent layer of frost in the ground – only small plants can grow Taiga • Mountainous regions with mostly conifers • Cold winters, cool/short summer • Conifer = mainly pines Temperate Forest • Clearly defined seasons – Mild winters/warm summers • Some conifers, but mostly deciduous trees • Deciduous Tree = tree that loses its leaves in the fall (oak, maple) We live in THIS biome! Grassland • • • • Dry summer/cool winter Mostly grasses and shrubs Grazing animals AKA “savannah” Desert • Very little rain (<3cm/yr) • Hot days/Cold nights • Animal adaptations: – Nocturnal = move/hunt at night to avoid heat – Burrow = live in hole to avoid heat – Must conserve water! Tropical Rainforest • Rains almost daily • Located very close to equator (most sun) – No seasons • Most “biodiverse”: greatest variety of organisms in an area Biome Booklet Time! • This brochure should be directed toward 5th graders. • Your goal is to educate them on the six different terrestrial (land) biomes: – Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Grasslands, Temperate Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest. • Try to find creative and interesting ways to represent the following information using one page per biome. Biome Booklet • • • • • • • Global location/ Description Climate/ Seasonal Extremes Average rainfall Animals (minimum of 2) Plants (minimum of 1-2) Interesting facts (minimum of 2) **Include a decorative cover for your brochure!!!*** Use pictures/drawings/collage*** Biome Booklet • Grading Rubric • Content / 70 points (see above) • Creativity / 20 points • Neatness / 10 points • Total / 100 points • 10 points will be deducted for each day past the due date it is LATE!