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World Biomes

World Biomes. Objective: Students will be able to analyze abiotic and biotic factors in order to identify the earth’s 7 terrestrial biomes. Warm Up. 1. How is the weather in Maryland different from the weather in Florida?

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World Biomes

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  1. World Biomes Objective: Students will be able to analyze abiotic and biotic factors in order to identify the earth’s 7 terrestrial biomes.

  2. Warm Up • 1. How is the weather in Maryland different from the weather in Florida? • 2. How are the animals that live in Maryland different from animals that live in Alaska?

  3. Back ground information for Teacher: • The Earth's biomesA biome is a habitat with similar climate and vegetation. The Earth is separated into terrestrial and aquatic biomes.The terrestrial biomes include the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, grassland, desert and tropical rainforest.Tundra: The tundra has extremely cold temperatures. Because of this, there is a very short growing season. There are very few trees. Vegetation such as mosses and grasses grow here. Animals such as reindeer, caribou and wolves are found here.Taiga: The taiga is also cold, but not as cold as the tundra so the growing season is longer. Pines, firs, and spruce grow here. Moose, wolves, bears, deer, birds, and insects live here.Temperate Deciduous Forest: Here the summers are hot and the winters are cold. Some trees that grow here include oak, chestnut and birch. Animals that live in this biome include deer, squirrel, chipmunks, and birds.Grasslands : The grasses are the dominant form of vegetation in this biome because of the small quantity of rainfall. In North America, the animals that live here include coyotes and rattlesnakes. In Africa, animals such as zebras and giraffes live here.Deserts : This biome is so dry that grasses are unable to grow. Plants and animals in the desert have special adaptations that allow them to live in especially dry areas. Some animals that live in this area include snakes, lizards and spiders. Tropical Rainforests: The temperature in this biome is constant and so is the rainfall. There are a wide variety of plants and animal species that live in this area.The aquatic biomes are separated into two types: Marine and Freshwater. Marine Biome (i.e., Saltwater Biome): This biome covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. There are a great variety of plant and animal life living in the oceans.Freshwater Biomes: Freshwater biomes are divided into two categories: running water (streams) and standing water (lakes, ponds, swamps, bogs). A variety of organisms live in this biome including algae, snails, and crayfish. Raccooms, birds, and other organisms live along the banks.

  4. “Biomes” Notes

  5. Tropical Rainforest http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/ Location: Found near equator…little variation in temperatures. No distinct seasonal changes. Earth's most complex land biome

  6. Tropical Rainforest Abiotic factors • high biodiversity and biomass • both hot and moist; • ideal for bacteria and other microorganisms; they quickly decompose matter on the forest floor allowing nutrients to be recycled. • <1 cm of topsoil • About 100 in/yr of rainfall http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysfl

  7. Bougainvillea Tropical Rainforest Plant adaptations • Sunlight is a major limiting factor • Plants grow in layers (canopy receives most light) • Shallow, wide roots since soil is so thin and poor in nutrients • Little sun reaches the floor Bangul Bamboo

  8. Silvery Gibbon Tropical Rainforest Animal Adaptations Many animals are specialists and require special habitat components to survive Camouflage is common • Many symbiotic relationships • Live in different levels of canopy Wagler’s pit viper Slender Loris http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rnfrst_animal_page.htm

  9. Threats to the Tropical Rainforest • Humans strip the rainforests for uses including logging and cattle ranching. • In addition to the plants and animals that are displaced by this destruction, entire civilizations of people are also without a home. • You can help by promoting sustainable use of the rainforests’ products http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rnfrst_animal_page.htm

  10. Deciduous Forests Location: • found in temperate zone (about 480 North lat) • Much of the human population lives in this biome http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/tbdf/tbdf.html

  11. Characterized by an abundance of deciduous (leaf bearing) trees Characterized by 4 seasons http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/taiga.html Deciduous Forests Abiotic Factors • Soils: Deep soil layers, rich in nutrients • Precipitation: 30–100 in/yr in all forms (snow, rain, hail, fog, etc.)

  12. Lady Fern More diversity in the deciduous forest vs. the coniferous forest due to increased sunlight.Trees adapt to varied climate by becoming dormant in winter Deciduous ForestPlant adaptations White Birch Birchhttp://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_plant_page.htm Deciduous forests grow in layers More sunlight reaches the ground compared to a rainforest so you will find more ground dwelling plants. Geulder Rose

  13. Bald Eagle Deciduous ForestAnimal Adaptations • Lose Winter Coat • Adapt to many seasons • Eat from different layers of the forest Least Weasel Fat Dormouse http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_animal_page.htm

  14. Threats to Deciduous Forests Many forests are cleared to provide housing for humans. Careful use of the resource can provide a renewable system if we don’t take too much habitat away. http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/tbdf/tbdf.html

  15. Taigaaka Northern Coniferous Forest or Boreal Forest Location: Found only in Northern Hemisphere

  16. Taiga Abiotic factors • Winters are long and cold • Averages 100 in/yr precipitation—mostly snow • Soil poor in nutrients and very acidic • Growing season is very short http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/modules/ ecosystems_biomes/biomes_northern_forest.html

  17. Taiga Plant adaptations Balsam Fir • Coniferous (needle-bearing) trees are abundant • Roots long to anchor trees • Needles long, thin and waxy • Low sunlight and poor soil keeps plants from growing on forest floor http://www.inchinapinch.com/hab_pgs/terres/coniferous/plants.htm Fireweed

  18. Moose Animal Adaptations of the Taiga • Adapt for cold winters • Burrow, hibernate, warm coat, insulation, etc. http://www.inchinapinch.com/hab_pgs/terres/coniferous/animals.htm Great Grey Owl

  19. Threats to the Taiga Mining operations can irreparably damage this fragile ecosystem. Pollution left behind can also put animals and plants at risk. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/taiga.htm

  20. Savannas (Tropical Grasslands) Contain the greatest number of grazing animals on Earth. Location: Found in the tropics…near equator Amount of precipitation supports tall grasses but only occasional trees. The word savanna stems from an Amerind term for plains http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/savanna/savanna.html

  21. SavannaAbiotic Factors Rainy and dry season 25-150 in/yr precipitation Fire plays a large role in this ecosystem http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/savannah.html

  22. Threats to the Savanna • Invasive species • Changes in fire management Elephant • Because of their low elevation, some savannas are threatened by minor rises in sea level associated with global climate change Koala http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/savanna_animal_page.htm

  23. Grasslands • 50-75 cm/yr • Characteristic high Winds http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/steppe.htm

  24. Grasslandshttp://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm

  25. Sod-forming grasses that won’t dry out or blow away in wind. Grassland Plant Adaptations Fleabane http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/prairie_plants_page.htm Buffalo Grass

  26. Many adaptations to survive extremes Grassland Animal Adaptations Bobcat Geoffrey’s cat Prairie dog http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/pampas_animal_page.htm

  27. Desert Biome • Location: Depending on type of desert, you will find them in various locations.

  28. DesertAbiotic factors • <10 in/yr of rain • Little to no topsoil due to high winds. • Minerals not deep in soil. • Too dry for decay http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/taiga.html While there are many types of deserts, they all share one characteristic: They are the driest places on Earth!

  29. Joshua Treehttp://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm Barrel Cactus Desert Plant Adaptations: • Spines • Succulents • Thick, waxy cuticle • Shallow, broad roots • Ocotollio

  30. Bob Cat Desert Animal Adaptations: • Get water from food • Thick outer coat • Burrow during day • Large ears • Smaller animals = less surface area http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htm Armadillo Lizard Javelina

  31. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm Threats to the Desert Residential development Off road recreational activities destroy habitat for plants and animals. Some plants are removed by collectors, endangering the population. Dry Desert Sonoran Desert

  32. Tundra http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/tundra/tundra.html Location: Found north of the Arctic Circle

  33. Tundra Abiotic Factors • <25 in/year • Temp rarely higher than 100C • Permafrost layer • Short growing season http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/taiga.html

  34. Reindeer lichen Tundra Plant Adaptations • Growing close to the ground • Having shallow roots to absorb the limited water resources. • Trees grow less than 1 m high! cottongrass

  35. Perennials Woody shrubs http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/tundra/tundra.html Heaths Examples of Tundra Plants

  36. snowy owl Many visitors, migration Few predators Little Competition Small ears Insulation, thick coat Arctic fox Tundra Animal Adaptations Grizzly Bear

  37. Threats to the Tundra One of the most fragile biomes on the planet Tufted Saxifrage Polar Bear Oil drilling is proposed in Alaska and other areas! The tundra is slow to recover from damage.

  38. Evaluation: There is very little temperature change. Plants grow in a canopy to absorb as much sunlight as possible. Not very much sun makes it through to the floor. The biome is near the equator. Lots of broad leaf trees live here. The trees lose their leaves in the fall and are dormant. Animals that live here have thick blubber to keep them warm during the cold winter months. This is where you will find “perma frost.” Elephants and koalas live here. This area contains the greatest number of grazing animals on earth. Near the equator. This biome is only found in northern parts of the hemisphere. Coniferous (pine) trees grow here. Plants do not grow on the forest floor because of poor sunlight and soil. There are few trees living in this biome. The plants are very low to the ground so they won’t blow away with wind or dry out. This biome is very hot and dry. Plants that grow here have to be able to retain water like cacti.

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