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Name one type of biome.
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Learning objective:
Identifying and describing the major aquatic and terrestrial biomes of Australia and the world, and their spatial distribution.
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Biomes: Earth's Different Habitats
Biomes are regions of the world with distinct climates, plants, and animals. There are six major biomes: tundra, taiga, grasslands, temperate deciduous forest, tropical rainforest, and desert. Biomes are shaped by their climate and geography.
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Biomes
Biome: a large, naturally occurring community of plants and animals that occupies a major habitat, such as grassland, desert, tundra, freshwater, and marine
Ecosystem: a biological environment consisting of all the organisms living in a particular area as well as all the nonliving, physical components of the environment with which the organisms interact, such as air, soil, water, and sunlight
Biodiversity: the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable
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Did you know?
There are 5 major biomes in the world: tundra, desert, grassland, temperate forest, and tropical rainforest. Terrestrial Biomes: Land-based ecosystems. Aquatic Biomes: Water-based ecosystems. The Amazon rainforest is the largest biome in the world, covering 40% of South America's land mass. Every biome is made of many smaller biomes, which are called microclimates.
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Terrestrial Biomes
Tundra Location: High latitudes, near the poles. Climate: Cold, with permafrost. Flora & Fauna: Low-growing plants, reindeer, polar bears.
Taiga Location: Subarctic regions. Climate: Cold winters, short summers. Flora & Fauna: Coniferous trees, wolves, moose. Temperate Deciduous Forest Location: Eastern North America, Europe. Climate: Four seasons. Flora & Fauna: Oak, maple trees, deer, squirrels. Rainforest Location: Near the equator. Climate: Warm and wet year-round. Flora & Fauna: Diverse plant and animal species.
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Terrestrial Biomes
Savanna Location: Subtropical regions. Climate: Warm with distinct wet and dry seasons. Flora & Fauna: Acacia trees, lions, elephants.
Desert Location: Arid regions. Climate: Hot days, cold nights, and low rainfall. Flora & Fauna: Cacti, camels, snakes. Grassland Location: Central North America, Africa. Climate: Seasonal rainfall, grass-dominated. Flora & Fauna: Grasses, bison, prairie dogs.
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Aquatic Biomes
Freshwater Biomes Examples: Lakes, rivers, ponds. Flora & Fauna: Fish, amphibians, aquatic plants. Marine Biomes Examples: Oceans, coral reefs. Flora & Fauna: Fish, dolphins, coral, seaweed.
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Work together in pairs: What is the approximate spatial distribution of the tropical rainforest biome in Australia and the world?
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How do different biomes support and sustain a wide variety of plant and animal species?
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Work together in pairs: What is one way in which human activities can negatively impact the biodiversity of a biome?
12. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a chicken with roller skates wearing a karate belt and throwing a marshmallow
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Explain how plants and animals adapt to different biomes. Use examples of a particular species and list their characteristics that help them survive in their biome.
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What did you learn today?
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Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, and a layer of permanently frozen soil?
- Desert
- Tundra
- Rainforest
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Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity on Earth?
- Grassland
- Rainforest
- Taiga
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What type of biome is dominated by grasses and scattered trees?
- Tundra
- Grassland
- Savanna
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Which biome is characterized by hot temperatures, little rainfall, and cacti as the main vegetation?
- Desert
- Tropical Rainforest
- Taiga
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Which biome has cold winters, moderate rainfall, and coniferous forests?
- Savanna
- Grassland
- Taiga
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