Post on 18-Sep-2020
Climatograms That Define a Biome
By: Lori Chen Marie Patrick
Key Terms Biome biotic community
dominant plants and animals
unique climate
Biomes of the World
BIOMES
Tundra
Coniferous Forest
Deciduous Forest
Desert
Grassland
Rainforest
Key Terms Climatogram graph shows a biome’s
monthly temperature
and precipitation data
in a single year
Tropical Deciduous
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
Months
Te
mp
eratu
re
(cm
)
-36-32-28-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024283236
Pre
cip
itatio
n (C
*)
Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem
Rocks, Sand, Cliffs
Snow, Rain,
Hail Wind
Sun, Heat, Cold
Permafrost (permanent layer of frost)
Little rain or snowfall
Least diverse biome
Flat terrain
Constant low temperature
Tundra
Coniferous Forest (TAIGA) Spruce and Fir Trees (Cone Plants)
Mosses, lichens, small shrubs
Winter snowfall
Short, warm summer days
Snow completely thaws
Deciduous Forest Distinct 4 seasons
Trees lose leaves in the Fall
Richest Soil
Oaks, Maple, Hickory, Chestnut
Abundant snow and rainfall
Squirrels, Deer, Birds, Fox, Skunk
Desert
Extreme temperatures
Little precipitation
Poor, dry conditions
Thorny plants, cacti
Rodents, insects, reptiles, camels
Grassland Tall, Mixed or Short grass
Deep, porous soil
Low-medium precipitation
Wolves, grasshoppers, jackrabbits,
badgers, rattlesnakes, birds,
Low winter temperatures
Rainforest Most Diverse
Minimal season variation
Rainfall, Humidity, Precipitation High
Vegetation is dense
Broad leafed plants
Insects, fungi, monkeys, birds, frogs
Purpose of Lab Graph data of temperature and
precipitation
Compare biomes
Analyze San Diego biome data
Analyze a set of unknown data
Climatogram
-4
1
6
11
16
21
26
31
36
J F M A M J J A S O N D
-36
-32
-28
-24
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
Precipitation Temperature
Chaparral C°
Steps to do the Lab
Graph the “Known” data on graphing
paper
Graph your assigned “Unknown” on
graphing paper
Study your graph and label the
appropriate biome it belongs too
REFERENCES
Isla’s Semester II - Biology Instruction
Packet (IP)
Biological Science - An Ecological
Approach - SEVENTH EDITION
(textbook)
Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia
Microsoft Excel