2. By the end of this presentation you are expected to be able to answer the following essential questions: What are the 6 major biomes on Earth from the Poles to the Equator? What determines the animals that live in specific biomes? How are plants and animals adapted to live in specific biomes?
3. So…what is a Biome anyway? A Biome is a large area with particular plants, animals, weather and climate. These components are only found in that biome! LET’S THINK….. Would we ever see a polar bear walking around in our backyard?? Why or Why Not? We would NOT see this because a polar bear is not adapted for the biome we live in!!
5. Why do you think these animalscan live in our biome? The weather and climate is perfect for them Able to find food Able to find shelter THIS MEANS THESE ANIMALS HAVE ADAPTED TO LIVE IN OUR BIOME!!
6. So, let’s back up—What are the 6 biomes? Rain Forest (Tropical or Temperate) Desert Tundra Taiga Deciduous Forest (North Carolina is in this biome) Grasslands
7. What are the biomes from pole to the Equator? *Tundra *Taiga *Deciduous Forest *Grassland *Desert *Tropical Rain Forest *Temperate Rain Forest
8. Let’s Review our Essential Questions! What are the 6 major biomes on Earth from the Poles to the Equator? What determines the animals that live in specific biomes? How are plants and animals adapted to live in specific biomes?
