Climatograms That Define a Biome

By: Lori Chen Marie Patrick

Key Terms Biome biotic community

dominant plants and animals

unique climate

Biomes of the World

BIOMES

Tundra

Coniferous Forest

Deciduous Forest

Desert

Grassland

Rainforest

Key Terms Climatogram graph shows a biome’s

monthly temperature

and precipitation data

in a single year

Tropical Deciduous

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Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem

Rocks, Sand, Cliffs

Snow, Rain,

Hail Wind

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

Analyze San Diego biome data

Analyze a set of unknown data

Climatogram

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Precipitation Temperature

Chaparral C°

Steps to do the Lab

Graph the “Known” data on graphing

paper

Graph your assigned “Unknown” on

graphing paper

Study your graph and label the

appropriate biome it belongs too

REFERENCES

Isla’s Semester II - Biology Instruction

Packet (IP)

Biological Science - An Ecological

Approach - SEVENTH EDITION

(textbook)

Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia

Microsoft Excel