6.9 Biomes Notes

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Who created this slideshow?

• Mr. Ferraro

• Mrs. Donahue

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What is a biome?

• A biome is a small garden with various plants.
• A biome is a type of animal species.
• A biome is a weather pattern that occurs in a region.
• A large naturally occurring community of plants and animals occupying a major habitat.

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What are the characteristics of the tropical rainforest?

• High biodiversity, dense vegetation, warm and humid climate, significant rainfall.
• Frequent snow and ice cover
• Low biodiversity and sparse rainfall
• Cold climate with little vegetation

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Which biome contains the greatest diversity of life?

• Deserts
• Tundras
• Grasslands
• Tropical rainforests

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What kind of wildlife is found in the tropical rainforest?

• Only large mammals like elephants and tigers
• A diverse range of wildlife including sloths, jaguars, anteaters, monkeys, parrots, toucans, and frogs.

• Primarily aquatic life such as fish and whales
• Desert-dwelling species like camels and lizards

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Where are tropical rainforests located?

• In the deserts of Africa
• In the Arctic region
• Near the equator, including the Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia.
• In the mountains of Europe

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What are some characteristics of the Savanna?

• The Savanna features grasslands, scattered trees, warm climate, seasonal rainfall, and diverse wildlife like lions and zebras.

• Flat plains with no vegetation
• Cold climate with heavy snowfall
• Dense forests with high humidity

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Where are the savannas located?

• Savannas are located in Africa, Brazil, Australia.

• Savannas are found in Antarctica.
• Savannas are primarily located in Europe.
• Savannas are only in North America.

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What are the characteristics of a desert?

• Deserts are primarily located in tropical regions with abundant rainfall.
• Deserts are characterized by high humidity and lush vegetation.
• Deserts have consistent mild temperatures throughout the year.
• Deserts have low precipitation, extreme temperature variations, sparse vegetation, and sandy or rocky terrain.

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What are the characteristics of a good dessert?

• A good dessert is always served cold.
• A good dessert must be chocolate-based.
• A good dessert should be overly sweet.
• A good dessert is bussin, bussin, fr fr fire emoji.

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Where can you find a desert?

• Deserts are only found in Antarctica.
• Deserts can be found in regions like Africa, North America, and Asia.
• Deserts are primarily located in Europe.
• Deserts can be found in the ocean.

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Where can you find a dessert?

• Restaurants, bakeries, or home.
• Shoe stores

• Car dealerships

• Libraries

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What are the characteristics of the chaparral?

• High elevation mountains with heavy snowfall
• Chaparral is characterized by hot, dry summers, mild, wet winters, dense shrubs, drought-resistant plants, and adaptation to fire.
• Cold, wet summers and dry winters
• Sparse grasslands with frequent rainfall

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What kind of wildlife do you find in the chaparral?

• Bears, moose, and eagles.
• Tigers, elephants, and crocodiles.
• Coyotes, foxes, mountain lions and various lizards.

• Penguins, polar bears, and kangaroos.

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Where can you find the chaparral biome?

• Great Plains
• Sahara Desert
• Amazon Rainforest
• West Coast of North and South America

  South Africa

  Australia

  Near Mediterranean Sea

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What are the characteristics of the temperate grasslands?

• High humidity, sandy soil, constant rainfall, dense forests.
• Low temperatures, minimal vegetation, primarily shrubs, frequent flooding.
• Moderate rainfall, rich soil, distinct seasons, primarily grasses, few trees.
• High elevation, dry climate, mostly coniferous trees, no distinct seasons.

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What kind of wildlife do you find in the temperate grasslands?

• Penguins, seals, and polar bears
• Tigers, elephants, and crocodiles
• Monkeys, sloths, and toucans
• Deer, cattle, hawks, wolves, grizzly bears, ants, snakes

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Where are the temperate grasslands located?

• Great Plains, Australia, veld of South Africa

• Rocky Mountains
• Sahara Desert
• Amazon Rainforest

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What are the characteristics of the temperate deciduous forest?

• Only coniferous trees present
• Tropical climate with no distinct seasons
• Characteristics include four distinct seasons, large deciduous trees, rich biodiversity, and year round rain.

• Low biodiversity and extreme temperatures

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Could you take a walk in a deciduous forest?

• No, deciduous forests are too dense for walking.
• Walking is prohibited in all types of forests.
• Yes, deciduous forests are located in the eastern US where we live and go to school.

• You can only walk in coniferous forests.

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What are the characteristics of a coniferous forest (taiga)?

• Cold climates, coniferous trees, nutrient poor soil, and short growing seasons.

• Tropical climates with broadleaf trees
• High humidity and rich, fertile soils
• Long growing seasons with diverse plant life

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Where are coniferous forests located?

• Deserts in Africa and Australia
• Tropical regions like Brazil and Indonesia
• Northern hemisphere, including Canada, Alaska, and Russia.

• Temperate regions in Southern Hemisphere

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What are the characteristics of the tundra?

• Abundant rainfall year-round
• Cold climate, low precipitation, permafrost, short growing seasons, limited vegetation.
• Tropical climate with high humidity
• Dense forests and large trees

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What kind of wildlife can survive in the tundra?

• Caribou, arctic foxes, polar bears, reindeer.

• tropical fish
• jungle parrots
• desert tortoises

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Where is the tundra?

• The tundra exists only in Antarctica.
• The tundra is located in the deserts of Africa.
• The tundra is located in the Arctic and Antartic regions.

• The tundra is found in tropical rainforests.

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What are the characteristics of the marine biome?

• Consistent shallow depths throughout the biome
• The marine biome features saltwater, diverse ecosystems, varying depths, and supports numerous marine species.
• Limited biodiversity and few species
• Freshwater ecosystems with low salinity

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CSL is in what biome?

• Tropical rainforest
• Temperate deciduous forest

• Desert biome
• Arctic tundra