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Essential Idea
A biome is typically a large-scale system driven by the prevailing climate which shares common characteristics regarding to the types of plants and animals that survive within.
Assessment Statements
2.4.1 Define the term biome.
2.4.2 Explain the distribution, structure and relative productivity of tropical rain forests, deserts, tundra and any other biome.
Key Vocabulary
Biome
Tropical rainforest
Tundra
Desert
Climate
Solar availability
Water availability
"Topic 2.4" by NicheScience (9:11)
This video tutorial outlines the concepts related to the key vocabulary.
Biome Exploration Video - Assignment outline describing the requirements of this project as well as providing the grading rubric for clear expectations.
Comparing Biomes - A simple organizer enabling students to consolidate their understanding of the different biomes.
Diagrams
The images below illustrate the general patterns by which biomes change. First compares Altitude (elevation) and Latitude (distance away from the equator). Second compares Temperature and Availability of Water.
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