Climatograms That Define a Biome By Lori Chen

Climatograms That Define a Biome By: Lori Chen Marie Patrick

Key Terms Biome biotic community n dominant plants and animals n unique climate n Biomes of the World

BIOMES n Tundra n Coniferous Forest n Deciduous Forest n Desert n Grassland n Rainforest

Key Terms Climatogram n n graph shows a biome’s monthly temperature and precipitation data in a single year

Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem Rocks, Sand, Cliffs Wind Snow, Rain, Hail Sun, Heat, Cold

Tundra n n n Permafrost (permanent layer of frost) Little rain or snowfall Least diverse biome Flat terrain Constant low temperature

Coniferous Forest (TAIGA) n n n Spruce and Fir Trees (Cone Plants) Mosses, lichens, small shrubs Winter snowfall Short, warm summer days Snow completely thaws

Deciduous Forest n n n Distinct 4 seasons Trees lose leaves in the Fall Richest Soil Oaks, Maple, Hickory, Chestnut Abundant snow and rainfall Squirrels, Deer, Birds, Fox, Skunk

Desert n n n Extreme temperatures Little precipitation Poor, dry conditions Thorny plants, cacti Rodents, insects, reptiles, camels

Grassland n n n Tall, Mixed or Short grass Deep, porous soil Low-medium precipitation Wolves, grasshoppers, jackrabbits, badgers, rattlesnakes, birds, Low winter temperatures

Rainforest n n n Most Diverse Minimal season variation Rainfall, Humidity, Precipitation High Vegetation is dense Broad leafed plants Insects, fungi, monkeys, birds, frogs

Purpose of Lab n n Graph data of temperature and precipitation Compare biomes Analyze San Diego biome data Analyze a set of unknown data

Climatogram c m Chaparral C°

Steps to do the Lab ¬ Graph the “Known” data on graphing paper ® Graph your assigned “Unknown” on graphing paper ¯ Study your graph and label the appropriate biome it belongs too

REFERENCES n n Isla’s Semester II - Biology Instruction Packet (IP) Biological Science - An Ecological Approach - SEVENTH EDITION (textbook) Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia Microsoft Excel