2. Biome Characteristics
For each of the biomes, list the following characteristics:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
typical temperature range
typical rainfall amount
typical latitudes where the biomes are found
NPP ( net primary productivity rates)
brief – general description
1 example of each
be able to identify general location on a map
1. Tropical Rainforest
a) typical temperature range –
b) typical rainfall amount –
c) typical latitudes where the biomes are found –
d) NPP –
e) brief – general description f) 1 example of each –
g) fig. 2.19
2. Deserts
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
typical temperature range –
typical rainfall amounttypical latitudes where the biomes are foundNPP –
brief – general description –
1 example of eachbe able to identify general location on a map- fig. 2.21
3. Tundra
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
typical temperature range
typical rainfall amount –
typical latitudes where the biomes are found –
NPP ( net primary productivity rates) –
brief – general description –
1 example of each –
be able to identify general location on a map fig. 2.22
4. Temperate forest
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
typical temperature range –.
typical rainfall amount –
typical latitudes where the biomes are found –
NPP ( net primary productivity rates) –
brief – general description –
1 example of each
be able to identify general location on a map – fig. 2.23
5. Grassland
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
typical temperature range –
typical rainfall amount –
typical latitudes where the biomes are foundNPP ( net primary productivity rates) –
brief – general description –
1 example of each –
be able to identify general location on a map –fig. 2.24
QUESTIONS
IB1 What is a biome?
A.
A collection of ecosystems sharing similar climatic conditions
B.
A group of populations living and interacting with each other in a common
habitat
C.
A community of independent organisms and the physical environment they
inhabit
D.
A group of organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring
IB2 Which biome is usually found adjacent to ice-caps?
A.
Tundra
B.
Grassland
C.
Tropical rain forest
D.
Temperate forest
IB3The main deserts of the world are found at
A.
latitudes between the tundra and temperate forests.
B.
lower latitudes than temperate and tropical forests.
C.
latitudes between the temperate and tropical forests.
D.
higher latitudes than the tundra.
IB4 Major climatic factors affecting ecosystems are
A.
temperature and precipitation.
B.
temperature and salinity.
C.
ocean and air currents.
D.
Rossby waves and Hadley cells.