Canadian Biomes Canadian Biomes Regions of Canada separated

Canadian Biomes

Canadian Biomes • Regions of Canada separated by differences in biotic (living) and abiotic factors • We will focus on 4 terrestrial (landbased) and 2 types of aquatic (water-based)

Tundra map

Tundra • Most northerly (Arctic) BIOTIC: • Moss, grasses, sedges, hare, snowy owl, Arctic fox, caribou, polar bear ABIOTIC: • Cold winter, poor soil, strong winds, short summer days, rocky, little precipitation (snow)

Boreal forest map

Boreal Forest (Taiga) • South of Tundra BIOTIC: • Coniferous trees, squirrels, moose, black bear, wolves ABIOTIC: • Lots of precipitation, low sunlight, acidic soil, hot summers and cold winters

Grassland Map

Grassland • Western Canada (“The Prairies”) BIOTIC: • Grasses, wildflowers, rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, elk, bison ABIOTIC: • Little rainfall, windy, most fertile soil

Temperate Deciduous Forest Map

Temperate Deciduous Forest • Right around us! BIOTIC: • Mixed forest, ferns, shrubs, birds, deer, racoons, chipmunks • MOST BIODIVERSE! ABIOTIC: • Hot humid summers, cold winters, high rainfall, rocky

AQUATIC BIOMES

Marine Biomes • High salt content • Many different ones: ocean floor, coral reefs, open ocean, etc. • In Canada along Hudson and James Bays

Freshwater Biomes • Low salt content • Include lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands • Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River • Many near us!