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“Biomes”

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • 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

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes 15. 3 KEY CONCEPT : Biomes are land-based, global communities of organisms.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Earth has six major biomes.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Tropical rain forest biomes produce lush forests. – warm temperature – abundant precipitation all year Source: World Meteorological Organization

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Quick Trip To A Rain Forest…. • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=OS 2 Vrg. RFCzc

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Grassland biomes are where the primary plant life is grass.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Boom Dee Addah…. • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=k. FIMWyo 8 P_4 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q_t 15 s. Zh 0 -s

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Desert biomes are characterized by a very arid (dry) climate. Tucson, Arizona Source: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

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15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Temperate forest biomes include deciduous forests and rain forests. – Temperate deciduous forests have hot summers and cold winters.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Let’s Go to New England… • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=wo. YUntbc 87 A

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • The taiga biome is located in cooler northern climates. – long winters and short summers – small amount of precipitation Banff, Canada Source: Environment Canada

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Brrr…It’s cold in here! • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=_Vxh 8 Mzv. FBw • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 w. Bqowxbv_w

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • 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

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Something’s frozen around here… • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 LO 1 QSu. Hls. Y • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=4 b 91 MGt-Bg 4

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes 15. 3 KEY CONCEPT : Marine ecosystems are global.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Coastal waters contain unique habitats. • Coral reefs are found in warm waters. – tropical climate zone – great amount of biomass

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Wow… does stuff really come in that color? • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=_sy. Vb 8 j. Zu 4 Y • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=EKihcc_Ady. A

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Kelp forests are found in cold, nutrient-rich waters. – large communities of seaweed – great amount of biomass

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes 15. 5 KEY CONCEPT: Freshwater ecosystems include estuaries as well as flowing and standing water.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water. –mixture of fresh water with salt water

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes Freshwater ecosystems include moving and standing water.

15. 3 / 15. 4 / 15. 5 Biomes • Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems. –provide a home for many species –filter dirty water –renew underground water supply