Introduction To Biomes• Biomes are classified according to the

predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular

environment.• The world is divided into

Six Main Biomes.

The world’s Biomes

Directions: Make some general observations about each slide in your Ian. * Biotic and Abiotic factors

Questions to ask yourself as you describe the characteristics of each Biome

• What kind of biome is this?• What are the abiotic factors and biotic

factors?• What kind of producers, consumers, and

decomposers can survive here? • What kinds of Adaptations would they need?• If you were there, what would you wear from

head to toe? Why?

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 1

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 2

Biome 3

Biome 3

Biome 3

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 4

Biome 5

Biome 5

Biome 5

Biome 6

Biome 6

Biome 6

The Six main BiomesAQUATIC

FRESHWATERo Ponds and Lakeso Rivers and Streamso Wetlands

Bogs Marshes Swamps

MARINEo Oceanso Coral reefso Estuaries

LAND/Terrestrial DESERTS FORESTS

o Temperateo Tropicalo Taiga

GRASSLANDo Tropicalo Temperate

TUNDRAo Arctico Alpine

If you want to learn more, check out this website!

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php