Terrestrial Biomes
1. Tropical Forest- Located geographically between 15° to 25° North and South of the Equator.
A. Climate- Very humid with humidity between 77 and 88% with an average temperature of 77° Fahrenheit.
B. Soil- Relativity poor in nutrients. Very thin layer of decomposed matter.
C. Types of Organisms- Small animals, including monkeys, birds, snakes, frogs, and lizards are common in the tropical rainforest
D. Effect of Human Presence- The biggest effect of humans on this biome is deforestation.
2. Savanna- Located close to the equator between 8° to 20° basically in-between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
A. Climate- Has a wet dry climate with an average temperature of 68° to 78° F in the wet months and an
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Effect of Human Presence- Human presence can be seen through degradation (over use), interdiction of foreign species of animals not native to the biome, farming, and human manipulation or the clearing or burning of the savanna.
3. Desert- Can be found close to or along the Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn.
A. Climate- This a very dry climate with temperatures greatly varied from day to night. During the day, temperatures can rise to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and it can below freezing at night.
B. Soil- Very dry and can be compact and clumpy as well as loose and sandy. The soil is generally fertile if given water plants can grow. Although some desert soil can be found to have high salt levels making it acidic.
C. Types of Organisms- Snakes, lizards, big horn sheep, tortoises, and coyote are among some of the animals that can be found in dessert biomes.
D. Effect of Human Presence- The desert biome is a highly sensitive biome in that it takes longer to recover from disturbances. Activities like off road driving as well as cattle and collection of firewood destroy the desserts natural habitat leading to reduce number of certain
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Climate- Hot summers and cold winters with the average temperatures for the prairie in winter is 20° F, and 70° F in summer. Annual precipitation is between 10-30 inches.
B. Soil- Are nutrient-rich from the growth and the decay of grass roots. The decaying roots hold the soil together and provide a food source for other plants. The most fertile soils can be found in this biome.
C. Types of Organisms- The diversity of wildlife in any given area of the grassland is offset by the high abundance of wildlife. American grasslands host a variety of dominant grazing animals like bison and pronghorn. Non predatory animals include field mice and prairie dogs. Predatory animals of these grasslands include wolves, coyotes, foxes, badgers and black-footed ferrets. The birds that can be seen include meadowlarks, quails, sparrows, hawks and owls as well as some migratory fowl.
D. Effect of Human Presence- Overgrazing of livestock and the plowing to make agriculture fields are the two greatest threats to temperate grasslands. The slaughter of Buffalo in the 1800 hundreds came close to causing the extinction of bison from American grasslands.
6. Tundra- Found at the North Pole as well as high altitude mountain
The species can accept annual precipitation ranges between 40 inches and 60 inches, and annual temperature averages between 48 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Katmai’s climate really depends on the season. Katmai is relatively drizzly year round with strong winds, but with mostly moderate springs and autumns. Temperatures range from -4°F to 40°F in the winter, 36-56°F in the spring and autumn, and averaging 60°F in the summer. Katmai can get anywhere from two to forty inches of rain a year. In the winter (see figure 1), it can accumulate up to 14 inches of snow a month.
What is a biome? Biomes are major life zones characterized by vegetation type or by the physical environment. Climate plays a role in determining the nature and location of Earth’s biomes. Texas has 10 different ecosystems with lots of diversity. Minnesota has 4 different ecosystems which are also quite diverse. Regardless of the size of the biomes or the number of biomes in each state, they are all important not just to the locate environment but on a global level because of the life they support. We are going to take a look at the different biomes, comparing climate and rainfall, as well as vegetation fauna.
of about -9° C (about 16° F) and an average July temperature of about 22° C
The climate throughout much of Mexico is characterized by high temperatures and moderate to low rainfall. The highland climates vary considerably with elevation, but the central plateau generally has a moderate climate with few extremes of hot or cold. Mexico City, for example, has an average July high temperature of 23°C (74°F) and an average January high temperature of 21°C (70°F). Cities at lower elevations on the plateau have somewhat warmer climates. The northern and central areas of the plateau are arid and semiarid, with the drier regions receiving about 300 mm (about 12 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall increases in the southern regions of the plateau, which receive about 500 to 650 m...
Due to the moderating effect, this ecozone has long, mild summers (18 to 22°C) and cool, short winters (-3 to -12°C), with around 720 to 1000mm of precipitation, and 180 to 260 growing days annually. The Westerlies can also alter the weather quickly in this ecozone.
The highlands here can receive up to 80 inches of rainfall a year and average temperatures in the low 60s F (Brittanica.com). Attoh classifies the remaining areas as the B (dry climate) subcategory of Bsh (semiarid climate).... ... middle of paper ... ...
1. What is the difference between a. and a. Destroying the habitat of different plants and animals, they no longer have a place to live. Their food sources and nutrients are taken away and have nowhere else to go. These organisms will die out and there will be a loss in the diversity of that ecosystem. That ecosystem can then start to crumble as the habitats are taken away and the plants and animals have no home.
A biome, also known as life zones, consists of all plants, animals, and other organisms, as well the physical environment in a particular area. A biome is characterized by its’ plant life, climate, and location. The climate and physical features determine the boundaries of a biome. A biome is made up of many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes are the tundra, taiga, tropical rain forest, temperate forests, desert, grassland, savanna, chaparral, and marine. Each biome has it’s own characteristics such as the tundra.
in a habitat, changes in climate, the development or destruction of a mountain range, river
Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the North Pole and extending south to the Coniferous forests of the Taiga. The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. The average winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F), which enables this biome to sustain life. Rainfall may vary in different regions of the arctic. Yearly precipitation, including mel...
What is a tropical rain forest? A tropical rainforest is an ecosystem that is anywhere near the equator. These areas are located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. A tropical rainforests experience high average temperatures and high amounts of rain fall. Tropical rainforests are divided into three parts. The uppermost part is the canopy. This is the layer with the tallest tress. Trees in this climate can reach up to 240 feet (blueplanetbiomes.com). The next layer is the lower canopy. This layer is made up of the smaller tress. The last layer is the forest floor. This is made up of all the plants and bushes. You can find tropical rainforests in many parts of the world like Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico and also on the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean islands.
The ecosystem of the desert biome is created due to the low average rainfall it receives each year. Though there are four major types of desert in this African biome--hot and dry, semiarid, costal, and cold—the largest populations of Fennec Foxes live in the northern, semiarid portion of the Sahara Desert. The countries within the Sahara desert range from Mauritania to Sudan—encompassing over 3.3 million square miles. Rain is infrequent and usually torrential- half of the Sahara receives less than an inch a year and the remaining receiving as much as 10 centimeters—much of which evaporates before it hits the ground. The Sahara desert is a vast habit that includes a variety of vegetation and animals. However, like many deserts vegetation is limited, the three best known plants in the Sahara desert include: Bristle Grass, Ephedra, and Merkba. The animals that live s...
People are using and altering the savanna biome in many different ways. This includes making savanna’s smaller and using the area for new industrializations. People are using the savanna for tourist attractions. As we, people are using the savannas’ for tourist attractions we are polluting the savanna’s all across the world.