Climatograms That Define a Biome
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ClimatogramsThat Define a Biome
Temperature & Precipitation
Key Terms Biome biotic
community
dominant plants and animals
unique climateBiomes of the World
BIOMESTundraConiferous ForestDeciduous ForestDesertGrasslandRainforest
Key Terms Climatogram
graph shows a biome’s
monthly temperature
and precipitation data
in a single year
Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem
Rocks, Sand, Cliffs
Snow, Rain, HailWind
Sun, Heat, Cold
Permafrost (permanent layer of frost) Little rain or snowfall Least diverse biome Flat terrain Constant low temperature
Tundra
Coniferous Forest(TAIGA)
Spruce and Fir Trees (Cone Plants) Mosses, lichens, small shrubs Winter snowfall Short, warm summer days Snow completely thaws
Deciduous Forest Distinct 4 seasons Trees lose leaves in the Fall Richest Soil Oaks, Maple, Hickory, Chestnut Abundant snow and rainfall Squirrels, Deer, Birds, Fox, Skunk
Desert Extreme temperatures Little precipitation Poor, dry conditions Thorny plants, cacti Rodents, insects, reptiles, camels
Grassland Tall, Mixed or Short grass Deep, porous soil Low-medium precipitation Wolves, grasshoppers, jackrabbits,
badgers, rattlesnakes, birds, Low winter temperatures
Rainforest Most Diverse Minimal season variation Rainfall, Humidity, Precipitation High Vegetation is dense Broad leafed plants Insects, fungi, monkeys, birds, frogs
Purpose of Lab Graph data of temperature and
precipitation Compare biomes