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What do you think of when you think of polar bears? You probably imagine them in a snow-covered setting. Why don’t
polar bears live in the desert?
Talk with your team and be prepared to share your answer with the class.
Biomes and Ecosytems are NOT the same!
Biomes
Only refers to a VERY LARGE AREA
Ecosystems
Can refer to asmall area to a very large area
However, BOTH biomes and ecosystems have biotic and abiotic factors!
Land Biomes
1. Temperate Deciduous Forest2. Coniferous Forest3. Tropical Rain Forests4. Temperate Grassland5. Savannas6. Deserts7. Tundra
Forest Biomes-found in areas that have mild temperature and plenty of rain
Three types of Forest Biome1.Deciduous forest2.Coniferous forest3.Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Deciduous means “to fall off”
Leaves change color, leaves fall offDeciduous trees shed their leaves to save water during the winter or during the dry season.
Animals that live inTemperate Deciduous Forests are bears, snakes, woodpeckers.
ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall29.5 to 49 inches
Average Temperature:Summer: 82 FWinter: 43F
Coniferous Forests
Animals that live in Coniferous Forests are: squirrels, insects, deer, moose, porcupines
Conifers produce seeds in cones. They have special leaves that are shaped like needles. The leaves have a thick, waxy coating.Evergreen trees – trees that stay green all year long and do not lose all of their leaves
Average Yearly Rainfall:14 to 29.5 inchesAverage Temperature:Summer: 57 F Winter 14 F
Tropical Rain Forests
Have more kinds of plants and animals than any other land biome. Some animals live on the ground but most live in the canopy or treetops.
Soil is thin and poor so roots of trees are above-ground and vines grow up the tree trunks to reach the light.
Animals that live inTropical Rain Forests are birds (over 1,400 species ), butterflies, monkeys
ClimateAverage Yearly RainfallUp to 157.5 inches
Average Temperature:Summer: 93 FWinter: 68F
Temperate Grasslands
Include grasses and other flowering plants, have few treesFires, drought, and grazing prevent the growth of trees and shrubs.
Animals that live inTemperature Grasslands are: prairie dogs, mice, bison
ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall10 to 29.5 inches
Average Temperature:Summer: 86 FWinter: 32F
Savannas
A grassland that has scattered clumps of trees and seasonal rainFound in Africa, India, and South America
Animals that live inSavannas are:Zebras, elephants, giraffes and wildebeests.
ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall59 inches
Average Temperature:Dry Season: 93 FWet Season: 61F
Deserts
A biome that is very dry and very hot. Plants and animals have special adaptations to live in the dry, hot climate.
Animals that live inDeserts are:Snakes, spadefoot toad, desert tortoises
ClimateAverage Yearly RainfallLESS than 10 inches
Average Temperature:Summer: 100 FWinter: 45F
Tundra
Animals that live in Tundra are: caribou, insects, birds, musk, oxen, wolves
Biome that is a treeless plain with very cold temperatures and little rainfall Found in the Arctic, Antarctic, or on the tops of mountainsTwo types: POLAR TUNDRA and ALPINE TUNDRA
Average Yearly Rainfall:12 to 20 inchesAverage Temperature:Summer: 54 F Winter -15 F
Land Biome Project
Create a flip chart including the following information:
Name on the labelDescribe the biomeDescribe the climateName the abiotic and biotic factors in
the biomeDraw a picture representing your biome