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Title: The Biomes


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The Biomes
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The Biosphere The regions of the surface,
atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth.
  • Biome A large group of ecosystems that share the
    same environmental factors

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Terrestrial Biomes
  • - Tundra
  • - Taiga
  • - Desert
  • - Grassland
  • - Temperate Forest
  • - Rainforest

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Tundra
  • No trees!
  • Permafrost! Most of the ground is frozen.
  • Shallow rooted grasses and plants
  • Weasels, artic fox, penguins and polar bears live
    in the Tundra.

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Tundra
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Taiga
  • Continental Climate-Think land locked.
  • Pine, fur and spruce trees.
  • Harsh winters
  • Species found in the taiga lynx, elk, weasel,
    red deer, moose

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Taiga
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Desert
  • Arid and DRY!
  • Rainfall is the major limiting factor
  • Coyotes, hawks, snakes, lizards
  • Tumbleweeds and cacti grow in the desert

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Desert
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Grassland
  • Rich soil, grasses, and similar plants.
  • Dry Climate No forest
  • cereal grains oats, rye and wheat
  • Grazing animals live in the grassland

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Grassland
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Temperate Forest
  • This is where we live!! Mild Climate
  • Average rainfall and broad-leaved trees that lose
    their leaves annually
  • Animals that live there are bears, squirrels,
    mice, deer and rabbits.

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Temperate Forest
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Tropical Rain Forest
  • Tropical Climate, warmer temperature, lots of
    rain!
  • Home to more species of organisms than any other
    biome on Earth
  • Monkeys, jaguars, large snakes and many different
    insects live in the rainforest

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Rain Forest
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Aquatic Biomes
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There are 3 Aquatic Biomes
  • Marine Biomes-saltwater
  • Estuaries-salt freshwater
  • Freshwater Biomes
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