Introduction To Biomes Biomes are classified according to

Introduction To Biomes • Biomes are classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment. • The world is divided into Six Main Biomes.

The world’s Biomes Directions: Make some general observations about each slide in your Ian. * Biotic and Abiotic factors

Questions to ask yourself as you describe the characteristics of each Biome • What kind of biome is this? • What are the abiotic factors and biotic factors? • What kind of producers, consumers, and decomposers can survive here? • What kinds of Adaptions would they need? • If you were there, what would you wear from head to toe? Why?

Biome 1

Biome 2

Biome 3

Biome 4

Biome 5

Biome 6

The Six main Biomes AQUATIC/Water Ø FRESHWATER o Ponds and Lakes o Rivers and Streams o Wetlands § Bogs § Marshes § Swamps Ø MARINE o Oceans o Coral reefs o Estuaries TERRESTRIAL/Land Ø DESERTS Ø FORESTS o o Temperate Deciduous Tropical Rain Temperate Rain Taiga/Coniferous Ø GRASSLAND o Tropical o Temperate Ø TUNDRA o Arctic o Alpine

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