ClimatogramsThat Define a Biome

Temperature & Precipitation

Key Terms Biome biotic

community

dominant plants and animals

unique climateBiomes of the World

BIOMESTundraConiferous ForestDeciduous ForestDesertGrasslandRainforest

Key Terms Climatogram

graph shows a biome’s

monthly temperature

and precipitation data

in a single year

Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem

Rocks, Sand, Cliffs

Snow, Rain, HailWind

Sun, Heat, Cold

Permafrost (permanent layer of frost) Little rain or snowfall Least diverse biome Flat terrain Constant low temperature

Tundra

Coniferous Forest(TAIGA)

Spruce and Fir Trees (Cone Plants) Mosses, lichens, small shrubs Winter snowfall Short, warm summer days Snow completely thaws

Deciduous Forest Distinct 4 seasons Trees lose leaves in the Fall Richest Soil Oaks, Maple, Hickory, Chestnut Abundant snow and rainfall Squirrels, Deer, Birds, Fox, Skunk

Desert Extreme temperatures Little precipitation Poor, dry conditions Thorny plants, cacti Rodents, insects, reptiles, camels

Grassland Tall, Mixed or Short grass Deep, porous soil Low-medium precipitation Wolves, grasshoppers, jackrabbits,

badgers, rattlesnakes, birds, Low winter temperatures

Rainforest Most Diverse Minimal season variation Rainfall, Humidity, Precipitation High Vegetation is dense Broad leafed plants Insects, fungi, monkeys, birds, frogs

Purpose of Lab Graph data of temperature and

precipitation Compare biomes