NOTES ON BIOMESA biome is an extensive area of similar climate and vegetation.

Factors that affect Biomes

Abiotic factors determine what plants and animals will live there. They include: Temperature Light Intensity Amount and patterns of rainfall

Terrestrial biomes of the world include:

Tundra Boreal Forest (Taiga or Coniferous

Forest)* Deciduous Forest* Grasslands* Tropical Rainforest Deserts*

* = biomes of the continental U.S.

Grassland

Deciduous Forest

Aquatic biomes of the world include:

Marine – includes all the oceans/seas. Has at least 3.5% salt.

Freshwater – includes lakes, ponds, rivers and streams

Estauries – areas where fresh and salt water mixes. Coastal areas.

Marine Freshwater Estauries

MINNESOTA!!!

Why 3 Biomes in MN?

1. Amount of rainfall Plants need water to photosynthesize

2. Number of days without killing frost (growing season) Plants need a certain temp for enzymes to

work for photosynthesis