Canadian Biomes

• Single organism (ie. A Deer)

• A population

• A community of different species

• An ecosystem – communities and abiotic features

Canadian Biomes

• Regions of Canada separated by differences in biotic (living) and abiotic factors

• We will focus on 4 terrestrial (land-based) and 2 types of aquatic (water-based)

Tundra map

Tundra

• Most northerly (Arctic)BIOTIC:• Moss, grasses, sedges,

hare, snowy owl, Arctic fox, caribou, polar bear

ABIOTIC:• Cold winter, poor soil,

strong winds, short summer days, rocky, little precipitation (snow)

Boreal forest map

Boreal Forest (Taiga)

• South of TundraBIOTIC:• Coniferous trees,

squirrels, moose, black bear, wolves

ABIOTIC:• Lots of precipitation,

low sunlight, acidic soil, hot summers and cold winters

Grassland Map

Grassland

• Western Canada (“The Prairies”)

BIOTIC:• Grasses, wildflowers,

rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, elk, bison

ABIOTIC:• Little rainfall, windy,

most fertile soil

Temperate Deciduous Forest Map

Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Right around us!BIOTIC:• Mixed forest, ferns,

shrubs, birds, deer, racoons, chipmunks

• MOST BIODIVERSE! ABIOTIC:• Hot humid summers,

cold winters, high rainfall, rocky

AQUATIC BIOMES

Marine Biomes

• High salt content• Many different ones:

ocean floor, coral reefs, open ocean, etc.

• In Canada along coastlines and Hudson and James Bays

Freshwater Biomes

• Low salt content• Include lakes,

streams, rivers and wetlands

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

• Many near us (cottage country)!