Biomes

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Biomes
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Big Idea

• The characteristics of any given biome is
  determined by the latitude of where that biome is
  located

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What is a Biome?

• Large geographic area that has similar climates
  and ecosystems.

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What Makes Each Biome Different?

• Each biome contains distinctive types of animals
  and plants

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What Factors Affect a Biome?

• Type of biome is determined by
• Natural environment
• Latitude
• Altitude
• Terrain

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Latitude is the Deciding Factor

• Latitude is the major climate influencing factor
  that determine biomes
• Biodiversity increases as you move away from the
  poles and towards the equator

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Terrestrial Biomes

• Different Types
• Desert/Tundra
• Grasslands- Savannas, Steppes and Prairies
• Coniferous Forest
• Deciduous Forest
• Tropical Rainforest

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Aquatic Biomes

• Each aquatic biome has distinctive plants/animals
  
• Two Types Freshwater Saltwater
• Freshwater biome have a salt concentration of
  less than 1 while saltwater biomes have a salt
  concentration of 3

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Freshwater Biomes

• Influenced by the pattern and speed of water
  flow climate
• 3 Types Ponds/Lakes, Streams/River, Wetlands

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Marine Biomes

• Covers ¾ of earth
• Most of the marine algae supply the world with
  oxygen while taking in a huge amount of carbon
  dioxide.
• 3 Types Oceans, Coral Reef, Estuary