Biomes Lauren Ridley EME 2040 What is a

Biomes Lauren Ridley EME 2040

• What is a biome? • “A biome is characterized by its plant life, the types of which are determined by a location’s climatic conditions, latitude, and altitude. ” • The Earth is made up of may different biomes. • Each biome supports different life forms and has a different atmosphere. • Let’s examine a few of these biomes.

• Everyone knows that the ocean if full of fish! • What else is found in the ocean?

SHARKS

Starfish

Sea horses

Plankton

• Deserts are typically some of the hottest places on earth. • What types of plants and animals could live here? • Ones that could survive without a lot of water; ones that could survive in extreme heat.

• The mountains are very rocky and can be dangerous. • The climates of mountains varies, but temperature increases with altitude. • Many different types of trees and flowers can be found on mountains. • Mountain lions, birds, and most other animals can be found here.

• Here the temperature rarely drops below 70˚F. • Receives the greatest amount of rain, compared to all other biomes. • What animals would live here?

Animals of the Rainforest

• Click on the picture to see monkeys in the rainforest!

• Areas of land where grass is the dominate plant life. • Usually inhabited by grazing animals, birds, and insects.

Grassland Animals

• Click on the picture to watch baby lions playing on the grassland!

• Want to learn more about Biomes? Check out these: • The World’s Biomes • Earth Floor Biomes