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Biomes
Mr. Skirbst
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty2CARPAWgUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty2CARPAWgUhttps://youtu.be/hIy0ZlyPPDg
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Biogeography
Biogeography – study of where plants and animals live
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Biome
Biome – area with similar climate, plants (flora) and animals
(fauna)
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6 Major Land Biomes
1. Tundra – found in Arctic regions
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6 Major Land Biomes
1. Tundra – found in Arctic regions
Climate – very cold and dry
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6 Major Land Biomes
1. Tundra – found in Arctic regions
Climate – very cold and dry
Flora – lichen, grasses, flowers
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6 Major Land Biomes
1. Tundra – found in Arctic regions
Climate – very cold and dry
Flora – lichen, grasses, flowers
Fauna – lemmings,
migratory birds
https://youtu.be/AOOs8MaR1YM
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6 Major Land Biomes
2. Coniferous Forest – North Woods
Climate – cold and dry
Flora – cone-bearing trees
Fauna – moose, lynx, beaver
https://youtu.be/9JXVJxvS-rg
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6 Major Land Biomes
3. Deciduous Forest – temperate forest
Climate – seasonal (warm and cold)
Flora – trees with leaves
Fauna – many mammals and birds
https://youtu.be/n_NTF4JCd8Y
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6 Major Land Biomes
4. Tropical Rain Forest – “jungle”
Climate – hot and wet all year
Flora – tropical trees and plants
Fauna – great diversity
https://youtu.be/FK_j4BtX3So
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6 Major Land Biomes
5. Grassland – savanna, Great Plains
Climate – moist and temperate
Flora – mostly grasses
Fauna – small and large mammals
https://youtu.be/O9EvBdzHvqI
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6 Major Land Biomes
6. Desert – arid areas
Climate – dry and extreme temps
Flora – adapted to little water
Fauna – reptiles and small rodents
https://youtu.be/OwYQsZuh2CM
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2 Major Water Biomes
1. Marine – Saltwater oceans of Earth
Climate – from polar to tropical
Flora – phytoplankton to seaweed
Fauna – zooplankton to whales
https://youtu.be/g9PIY7RZukk
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2 Major Water Biomes
2. Freshwater – still and moving water
Climate – from polar to tropical
Flora – from algae to mangrove
Fauna – from protists to beavers
https://youtu.be/jRpYg2dNDwQhttps://youtu.be/4fMemcd-VXw
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Biome Classification Location J F M A M J J A S O N D
Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Location Biome Type Actual Location
A
B
C
D
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Biome Classification Location J F M A M J J A S O N D
Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Average TEMP = (TEMP + TEMP + TEMP ….) / 12 months TOTAL PRECIP
= PRECIP + PRECIP + PRECIP + PRECIP …
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Biome Classification Location J F M A M J J A S O N D
Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20 AVG
TEMP
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL PRECIP
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Location Biome Type Actual Location
A
B
C
D
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Biome Classification Location J F M A M J J A S O N D
Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20 AVG
TEMP
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL PRECIP
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Location Biome Type Actual Location
A
B
C
D
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Biome Classification Location J F M A M J J A S O N D
Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20 AVG
TEMP
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL PRECIP
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Location Biome Type Actual Location
A
B
C
D
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Location J F M A M J J A S O N D Av./Tot.
A (0C) 15 20 25 30 35 35 35 30 25 25 20 20 AVG
TEMP
A (cm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL PRECIP
B (0C) -25 -22 -20 -15 -10 0 8 10 5 0 -20 -25
B (cm) 3 3 6 6 9 12 9 6 6 6 3 3
C (0C) 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 26 25 24
C (cm) 35 25 28 27 26 27 27 30 29 30 35 38
D (0C) -5 0 5 10 15 20 20 25 20 15 10 0
D (cm) 8 7 10 11 13 11 10 10 15 10 8 7
Location Biome Type Actual Location
A
B
C
D
Average TEMP = (TEMP + TEMP + TEMP ….) / 12 months TOTAL PRECIP
= PRECIP + PRECIP + PRECIP + PRECIP
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