Biomes

Section 15-3, 15-4 and 15-5 “Biomes” Write everything that is underlined

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• Because we can’t take a trip around the world, I’m trying to give you a visual of all the diverse places on Earth

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15.3 KEY CONCEPT : Biomes are land-based, global communities of organisms.

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Earth has six major biomes.

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• Tropical rain forest biomes produce lush forests. – warm temperature – abundant precipitation all year

Source: World Meteorological Organization

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Quick Trip To South America…. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1_FO5-2P1Y

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• Grassland biomes are where the primary plant life is grass.

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• Desert biomes are characterized by a very arid (dry) climate.

Tucson, Arizona

Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

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• Temperate forest biomes include deciduous forests and rain forests.

–Temperate deciduous forests have hot summers and cold winters.

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• The taiga biome is located in cooler northern climates. – long winters and short summers – small amount of precipitation

Banff, Canada

Source: Environment Canada

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• The tundra biome is found in the far northern latitudes with long winters. – winter lasts 10 months – limited precipitation – permafrost

Barrow, Alaska

Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

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15.3 KEY CONCEPT : Marine ecosystems are global.

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Coastal waters contain unique habitats. • Coral reefs are found in warm waters. – tropical climate zone – great amount of biomass

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• Kelp forests are found in cold, nutrient-rich waters.

–large communities of seaweed –great amount of biomass

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15.5 KEY CONCEPT: Freshwater ecosystems include estuaries as well as flowing and standing water.

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• An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water. –mixture of fresh water with salt water

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Freshwater ecosystems include moving and standing water.

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• Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems. –provide a home for many species –filter dirty water –renew underground water supply