EXPLORING BIOMES- INTERNET ACTIVITY
Name: ___________
A biome is a collection of related ecosystems. It is a large area (region) of land with
similar climate, soil, plants and animals. Scientists argue on the exact number, or different
types of biomes in existence.
Your job is to conduct an Internet search to find information that will help you
identify various biomes. For each biome you discover, record information that will help you
and others to understand it. Information should include location, climate, type of plants
and animals. Record information in point form (use bullets) The graphic organizer below will
help you with this task. Be sure to identify the site used. For your first two biomes, briefly
write how you think the biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other. Complete similar
for at least 3 other biomes.
NAME OF BIOME:
Biotic Factors:
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
SITE USED:
How do the biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other in this biome? ____________
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NAME OF BIOME:
Biotic Factors:
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
SITE USED:
How do the biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other in this biome? ____________
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NAME OF BIOME:
Biotic Factors:
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
Abiotic Factors:
Location:
Climate:
Fauna (animals):
Flora (plants):
SITE USED:
NAME OF BIOME:
Biotic Factors:
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NAME OF BIOME:
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NAME OF BIOME:
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1. This biome is the largest part of the biosphere and covers approximately 75% of the
Earth’s surface. ____________________
2. This is the coldest of all biomes. _____________________
3. Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces are part of this biome. ________________
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4. This biome covers about one fifth ( ) of the Earth’s land surface. ________________
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5. This biome has a layer of soil called permafrost that stays permanently frozen.
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6. This biome is located along the equator. ___________________
7. This biome can be considered “hot” or “cold”. ________________________
www.worldbiomes.com
http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html
http://www.aresearchguide.com/biomes.html
http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html
8. Find a new website for “biomes” that you think looks cool, and explain why you chose it
Website: _______________________________________
Reason: ______________________________________________________
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