Biomes

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Biomes

• Mr. V. Perez
• Grade 6 Science
• Ecology Unit

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The Worlds Major Biomes
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Tundra - Permafrost
As permafrost melts, people lose their homes and
power lines fall down
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Tundra Plant Adaptations
Cotton Grass produces many seeds for reproduction
by using the high winds
Cushion plants grow in clumps and have dark
colors for warmth
Lichens and mosses grow on rocks and need very
little water. They are key component of the
nitrogen cycle.
The Arctic Crocus has adapted hairs for warmth
and protection from wind
Yellow Tundra Flower
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Tundra Animals
Musk Ox
Snowy Owl, Arctic Fox, Musk Ox, and Caribou
Shorebird
The Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare, and Snowy Owl have
adapted to blend in with the snow
Snow Geese
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Tundra Food Web
(Worms)
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The Worlds Major Biomes
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Taiga Plants and Trees
White Spruce
Douglas Firs
Conifers have leaves like needles to prevent
water loss
Ferns grow in the shrub layer with moss and
lichens
Jack Pine
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Taiga Food Web
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The Worlds Major Biomes
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Temperate Deciduous Forest - Trees
Winter
Autumn
Forsythia flowers in early spring to help
pollination. This happens before other deciduous
trees get their leaves.
Spring
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Temperate Deciduous Forest Food Web
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The Worlds Major Biomes
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Temperate Rain Forest Food Web
Northern Spotted Owl
Marbled Murrelet
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The Worlds Major Biomes
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Tropical Rain Forest Food Web