Bell Ringer 11-08-09

What kind of trees grow in the deciduous forest?

• Recall from Friday: – Oak, maple, hickory – Trees than loose their leaves – Trees that leaves change color

Today • I can describe the desert biome. • I can describe the populations found in a

desert biome.

Think about it! • List the six major land biomes.• 1.• 2.• 3• 4• 5• 6

Answers• 1. desert • 2. tundra• 3. taiga• 4. deciduous forest• 5. rain forest• 6. grassland

What is the main characteristic of a desert?

• ? What do you think?

Look at the pictures What does a desert look like?

What type of soil does a desert have?

• Sandy, rocky soil

How would plants adapt to the desert?

• leaves and branches that store water • thick waxy cuticles to prevent water loss

by evaporation, deep roots

How do animals adapt to the desert?

• Active mainly at night, • burrow underground to stay cool.

What have we discussed today?

• Desert

• Tomorrow– Taiga – Tundra

Questions (Please copy)due on Tuesday!

• 1. List 3 animals and their adaptations for the desert.

• 2. Why would desert plants with very shallow root systems be a good adaptation to life in the desert?

• 3. What kind of soil is in the desert? • 4. How are plants adapted to life in a

desert? • 5. How are animals adapted to life in a

desert?