Biomes Intro

How do you define a Biome?

• A region that shares the same soil and climate

• all the life forms and environments on or near Earth’s surface that are capable of sustaining life

• a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat

Which Biome am i describing; an area where plant growth is limited by low temperatures and a short growing season; usually found at high latitudes or high altitude

• Temperate rainforest

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Taiga

Which grassland am I describing; a grassy plain with scattered trees and shrubs

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Savanna

• desert

Which Biome am I describing; an area that receives less than 250 mm rainfall per year

• Desert

• Taiga

• Temperate rainforest

• Tundra

Which Biome is this?

• Desert

• Taiga

• Alpine

• Temperate rainforest

Which Biome is this?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Tundra

• Deciduous

Which Biome is this?

• Temperate rainforest

• Taiga

• Tropical rainforest

• Deciduous

What impacts how productive a Biome is?

• Rainfall, Temperature, Human Activity

• Climate, Soil and Vegetation

• Agricultural practices and Rainfall

• Climate, Temperature, Altitude