Biomes: Day 2 Notes

Biome Matching Match the words with the correct definition: Temperate Deciduous Forests This biome is characterized by deciduous trees, definite seasons (spring, summer, winter, fall), and evenly distributed precipitation Temperate Grassland This biome is characterized by flat open lands with minimal trees; found in the interior of a continent where rainfall patterns make these areas too dry to support trees Desert This biome is characterized by their lack of precipitation These are areas that receive less than 10 inches of precipitation annually; Vegetation is limited and consists of plants that have adapted to the very dry climate Adaptations Inherited characteristics that increase an organism's ability to survive and reproduce Place the correct characteristics for each Biome: Desert Less than 10in of precipitation annually No necessarily always hot, just dry Temperatures can drop up to 55 degrees at night Covers large parts of North Africa, Australia, South America, North America, Asia, and Antarctica Antarctica is the largest example of this Biome Famous for being the home of many succulent plants (cacti, aloe vera) Temperate Grassland Flat open land with few trees Also known as Prairies or Veldts (Africa) Characterized by rick and fertile soil; perfect for growing crops Local wildlife includes bison, elk, deer, antelope Temperate Deciduous Forest The trees in this biome change color with the seasons and lose their leaves in the winter Found in Eastern North America, Western North America, most of Europe The trees in this biome have leaves that are thin and broad for maximum light absorption Even precipitation throughout the year (30-59in) Animals found in this biome consist of deer, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys, woodpeckers, black bears Fill in the blank on the sentence: The Desert Biome is home to some of the most unique creatures in the world. Because deserts are so dry,animals tend to have inherited specific adaptations in order to survive. For example, some plants have a very thick and waxy cuticle which acts as a barrier to prevent water loss. Also, some plants have thornsto deter animals for consuming them. Desert animals tend to be nocturnal and avoid the heat of the day.