Mrs. Wolodkowicz
Biology 1H
Biome Computer Lab Extravaganza
I.
II.
III.
Purpose: To explore the various Ecological Biomes through the use of computer
technology and research.
Materials: Lap top computer, suggested web sites, paper, pen & your evolved
Brain.
Procedure:
Web sites: Refer to Biome web sites under links on Mrs. Wo’s site:
http://home.roadrunner.com/~biorealm/
a.
Biome
Tundra
Taiga
Temperate
Deciduous
Forest
Temperate
Grassland
Desert
Savanna
Tropical
Rain
Forest
Biome
Description
LocationWhere is
the
Biome
Located
Complete the following Land Biome table:
Average
Temperature
Average
Rain
Fall
2
Examples
of Plant
Life
2
Examples
of
Animal
Life
Name
Meaning
Endangered?
Explain
Unique
Feature
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b. Aquatic Ecosystems Table
Ecosystem
Description
Location
Temperature
2
Examples
of Plant
Life
Rivers & Streams
Ponds & Lakes
Wetlands
Estuaries/Marine
Shorelines
Temperate
Ocean
Tropical Ocean
1.
c. General Questions to be Answered
Define the term Biome:
2. List the 7 major Biomes:
3. List the Aquatic Ecosystems:
4. List 3 abiotic factors that may affect the ocean zone?
5. Define the term Estuary?
2
Examples
of
Animal
Life
Name
Meaning
Endangered?
Explain
Unique
Feature
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6. Discuss the terms Eutrophic & Oligotrophic.
7. Define Intertidal zone, Neritic Zone, Ocean Zone, Pelagic Zone & Benthic Zone
d. Research Essay: Select one of the Biomes or Aquatic Ecosystems
studied. Write a descriptive essay (at least 1 page in length)
including the following:
 Description/definition of biome/ecosystem.
 Locations (be specific).
 % of this biome/ecosystem covering the earth.
 Name examples of producers & consumers (herbivores,
carnivores & detritovores & provide examples of how they
affect their ecosystem.
 Provide examples of parasitism, mutualism, predation &
commensalism in your ecosystem.

Create a food web including 10 organisms that inhabit your
ecosystem/biome.
 Discuss the state of your ecosystem/biome.
Is it
endangered? If so, why? What is being done to rescue
your region?