1. The World's Biomes Welcome to the World s biomes Page! biomes Campbell). biomes are classifiedin various ways. This page will group biomes into five major types http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/

Welcome to the World's Biomes Page! Biomes are defined as "the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment" (Campbell). Biomes are classified in various ways. This page will group biomes into five major types: Aquatic Deserts Forests Grasslands ... Tundra These exhibits explore the ancestor/descendant relationships which connect all organisms, past and present. The importance of biomes cannot be overestimated. Biomes have changed and moved many times during the history of life on Earth. More recently, human activities have drastically altered these communities. Thus, conservation and preservation of biomes should be a major concern to all. Hopefully, this page will increase your general knowledge of biomes. For further information, please consult the references page

2. :::: What's It Like Where You Live? :::: Quick facts about habitats across the globe including several photos of the land, plants, and animals of each region. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/

3. Earth Floor: Biomes climate is called a biome. Scientists have divided the broad spectrum of climatesand ecological communities found on Earth into biomes in different ways http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html

There are many different kinds of plants and animals on the Earth, but only certain kinds are naturally found at any particular place. (We are not counting zoos here!) For example, cacti are found in the desert, polar bears are found in the Arctic, and elephants are found in central Africa and India. So, why don't people living in south Texas have to be on the lookout for snow leopards, or why don't kids in Minnesota have to worry about finding giant boa constrictors in their back yards? It is because these animals are not adapted to live in the average weather conditions found in Texas or Minnesota These average weather conditions, such as the range of temperature and rainfall that typically occur in a particular location like Minnesota, are called the climate of that location. Some climates are hot, some are cold, some are wet and some are dry. "Adapted" means that a plant or animal has inherited certain characteristics that enable it to live in one type of climate or another. For example, polar bears have a layer of fat under their skin and a heavy fur coat to help them withstand arctic cold. They would have a difficult time trying to survive in a hot climate. Plants and animals don't live in isolation, but they live together with other plants and animals in an interdependent group called an ecological community. If you think about it for a moment, you will realize that all of the plants and animals in a particular ecological community must be adapted to the same climate so that they can all live in the same location.

4. World Biomes About the hierarchical organization of the world's environments. http://www.ups.edu/biology/museum/worldbiomes.html

BIOMES OF THE WORLD Dennis Paulson RATIONALE FOR HIERARCHICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE WORLD'S ENVIRONMENTS Life on Earth is extremely interesting, as most of us already know from television, if not from our own travels, and it becomes more so when each piece of the complex pattern fits understandably into the whole. One important goal of a biology curriculum should be to educate students about nature, in order to promote empathy and support for the natural world around us, and the interrelationship of all aspects of nature must be an integral part of the message delivered. Biomes (bioclimatic zones) are appropriate divisions by which to organize the natural world, because the organisms that live in each of them possess common constellations of adaptations to them, in particular to the climate of each of the zones and to the characteristic vegetation types that develop in them. The primary elements to be dealt with under each zone were chosen because they are considered the basic elements at all levels, from the entire planet through each of its component physical environments to the species themselves. The climate must be understood as perhaps the most important element in determining what kinds of organisms can live in an area and how they are modified to live under different conditions of temperature and precipitation and the seasonal distribution of these factors. Again, each spot on Earth has its own climate, influenced by both the macroclimate of the region and the microclimate of the particular site. But there are climatic commonalities on a grand scale that cause, for example, unrelated animals in the Sahara and Sonoran Deserts to have surprisingly much in common, and by effectively explaining these factors, an educational institution does much to fulfill its obligation to educate.

5. Biomes biomes. Scientists have developed the term Biome to describe areas on the earth with similar climate, plants see links below). Information has been collected on the following biomes http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html

Biomes Scientists have developed the term Biome to describe areas on the earth with similar climate, plants, and animals. These webpages were developed by approximately seventy 9th grade students at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon in 1997. This was an integrated Science, Literature, and Health project in periods 3, 4, and 5 (see links below). Information has been collected on the following biomes: Marine Tundra Desert Savannah Grassland Tropical Rain Forest Deciduous Forest Coniferous Forest (Taiga) References Return to Index Instructors of courses: Literature: Inez Paulson ipaulson@sps.lane.edu Science: Bob Green bgreen@sps.lane.edu Health: Bill Duffy wduffy@sps.lane.edu Thurston High School , Springfield, Oregon

6. ThinkQuest : Library : Biomes [Living Worlds] Fact sheets, photos, and video clips on the climate, location, animal and plant adaptations, land formations, and human influences of seven major terrestrial biomes tundra, taiga, temperate forest, grassland, chaparral, desert, and rainforest. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0113340

Index Life Science Ecology Biomes [Living Worlds] Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Awards Award Winner Languages Dutch Students Lauren ACALANES HIGH, Martinez, CA, United States Yong En The Chinese High School, Singapore, Singapore Douwe-Sjoerd St. Ludger College, Zelhem, Netherlands Coaches Lynne ACALANES HIGH, Walnut Creek, CA, United States Ngan Leng The Chinese High School, Singapore, Singapore Hylke University Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

7. Biomes A biome is a large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate. How many biomes are there? A recent (1999) study concludes that there are 150 different "ecoregions" in http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/B/Biomes.html

Biomes A biome is a large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate How many biomes are there? A recent (1999) study concludes that there are 150 different "ecoregions" in North America alone. But I shall cast my lot with the "lumpers" rather than the "splitters" and lump these into 8 biomes tundra taiga temperate deciduous forest scrub forest (called chaparral in California) grassland desert tropical rain forest temperate rain forest The figure shows the distribution of these 8 biomes around the world. A number of climatic factors interact in the creation and maintenance of a biome. Where precipitation is moderately abundant (40 inches or more per year), and distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, the major determinant is temperature . It is not simply a matter of average temperature, but includes such limiting factors as: whether it ever freezes; length of the growing season If there is ample rainfall, we find 4 characteristic biomes as we proceed from the tropics (high temperatures) to the extreme latitudes (low temperatures). In order, they are: tropical rain forest or jungle temperate deciduous forest taiga tundra Tropical Rain Forest In the Western Hemisphere, the tropical rain forest reaches its fullest development in the jungles of Central and South America.

8. Biomes.com biomes.com. Top biomes.com Sites http://www.biomes.com/

Biomes.com Loan Refinance Web Hosting Online Degree ... Credit Counseling Top Biomes.com Sites Related Links Travel Entertainment Shopping Computers ... Insurance Search: To contact the owner of this domain name, click here

9. WorldBiomes.com - Explore Five Of The World's Main Biomes First Reports biomes Coral Reefs, Deserts, Grasslands, Mountains, Oceans, RainForests, Tundra, Wetlands (First Reports Series) by Susan H. Gray, Shirley W http://www.worldbiomes.com/

Essential Reading What Is a Biome? (Science of Living Things) by Bobbie Kalman; Paperback First Reports - Biomes : Coral Reefs, Deserts, Grasslands, Mountains, Oceans, Rain Forests, Tundra, Wetlands (First Reports Series) Taiga (Biomes of the World) by Elizabeth Kaplan (Library Binding - December 1996) Chaparral (Biomes of the World) by Edward R. Ricciuti, Edward R. Riccitu (Library Binding - December 1996) Neotropical Rainforest Mammals : A Field Guide by Louise H. Emmons, Francois Feer(Illustrator) (Paperback - August 1997) River and Stream (Exploring Earth's Biomes) by April Pulley Sayre (Library Binding - April 1996) Our Natural Homes : Exploring Terrestrial Biomes of North and South America (Our Perfect Planet) by James M. Needham(Illustrator), Sneed B., III Collard (Paperback - August 1996) WorldBiomes.com is a site covering 5 of the major world biomes. What's a biome? Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora. Scientists argue on the exact number, or different types of biomes in existence. As it is with everything in nature, similar biomes of often exhibit unique qualities which set them apart, but are not enough to distinguish them completely from the others. A

10. Biomes And Soils Includes information on how scientists classify biomes, and the major characteristics of each biome. http://www.tesarta.com/www/resources/library/biomes.html

BIOMES AND SOILS Biome Classification System Biomes are classified by their All temperatures are in centigrade. Soil definitions follow the Biome list. Not every type of data is appropriate for each biome. Data in bold indicates information that defines the minor biome type. Tropical Rainforest (Symbol: Af, Tropical forest) Precipitation: 2-2.3 meters or more per year; usually one or more dry periods. Every month at least 6 cm. Temperature: The average in the coldest month is at least 18 degrees. Soils: Oxisols. Lateric (reddish, formed by rock decay w/high iron oxide, aluminum hydroxide). Plants: Tall trees w/vines, epiphytes. Broadleaf evergreens. Animals: Arboreal climbers, creepers, rodents. Location: Low-lying areas near equator. Tropical Rainforest, Evergreen forest (Symbol: Am, Tropical moderate) Precipitation: 2-2.3 meters or more per year; usually one or more dry periods. Usually at least 6 cm each month. Precipitation in the driest month is less than 6cm but at least 10-R/25 (R=annual rainfall in cm) (cf Af). Temperature: The average in the coldest month is at least 18 degrees.

11. Major Biomes Of The World View information about the major biomes of the world. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769052.html

Science Environment, Energy, and Nature Nature Major Biomes of the World Have you visited any biomes lately? A biome is a large ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. If you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a frosty biome called the Arctic tundra. If you jumped on a plane and flew to Brazil, you could be in a hot and humid biome called the tropical rainforest. The world contains many other biomes: grasslands, deserts, and mountains, to name a few. The plants and animals living in each are as different as their climates. Which is your favorite? Arctic Tundra The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast, treeless area of low, swampy plains in the far north around the Arctic Ocean. It includes the northern lands of Europe (Lapland and Scandinavia), Asia (Siberia), and North America (Alaska and Canada), as well as most of Greenland. Another type of tundra is the alpine tundra, which is a biome that exists at the tops of high mountains. Special features: In summer, a thin layer of topsoil thaws and creates many pools, lakes, and marshes, a haven for mosquitoes, midges, and blackflies. More than 100 species of migrant birds are attracted by the insect food and the safe feeding ground of the tundra. Other animals that live in this biome include polar bears, Arctic foxes, caribou, and grey wolves. Plants that you might find include small shrubs and cushion plants, and the lichen which cover the many rocks on the tundra's terrain. The Arctic is also famous for the beauty of its flowers during early autumn.

12. Biome/Habitat Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com Describes the characteristics of several biomes and provides further information on some of the animals that live in each habitat. http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here. EnchantedLearning.com Biomes - Habitats Biomes Calendar A calendar to print, color, and read. Arctic Desert Chaparral or Scrub Taiga = Coniferous Forests ... Coral Reef Habitats/Biomes The Earth has many different environments, varying in temperature, moisture, light, and many other factors. Each of these habitats has distinct life forms living in it, forming complex communities of interdependent organisms. A complex community of plants and animals in a region and a climate is called a biome Some of the biomes on Earth include: Desert - very dry, either hot or cold Tundra - cool, treeless, and dry Chaparral or scrub - coastal area with hot, dry summers and mild, cool, rainy winters Taiga or Coniferous Forest - cool and dry, with coniferous trees Temperate Deciduous Forest - cool and rainy, with deciduous trees Grassland - Windy, partly dry sea of grass with few trees, including tropical

13. The World's Biomes The World's biomes The World's biomes, provided by the University California Berkeley's Museum of Paleontology, is an introduction to the earth's ecological regions. biomes are the world's http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/bi

14. The Desert Biome Mammals are usually small, like the kangaroo mice of North American deserts.Desert biomes can be classified according to several characteristics. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/deserts.html

There are relatively few large mammals in deserts because most are not capable of storing sufficient water and withstanding the heat. Deserts often provide little shelter from the sun for large animals. The dominant animals of warm deserts are nonmammalian vertebrates, such as reptiles. Mammals are usually small, like the kangaroo mice of North American deserts. Desert biomes can be classified according to several characteristics. There are four major types of deserts: Hot and Dry Semiarid Coastal Cold Hot and Dry Desert The four major North American deserts of this type are the Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Mojave and Great Basin. Others outside the U.S. include the Southern Asian realm, Neotropical (South and Central America), Ethiopian (Africa) and Australian. Soils are course-textured, shallow, rocky or gravely with good drainage and have no subsurface water. They are coarse because there is less chemical weathering. The finer dust and sand particles are blown elsewhere, leaving heavier pieces behind. The animals include small nocturnal (active at night) carnivores. The dominant animals are burrowers and kangaroo rats. There are also insects, arachnids, reptiles and birds. The animals stay inactive in protected hideaways during the hot day and come out to forage at dusk, dawn or at night, when the desert is cooler.

15. Tour Of Biomes Tour of biomes This introduction to the world's biomes provides brief descriptions and climographs (charts showing average temperatures for each month of the year). It begins with an overview of http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysf

16. Introduction To Biomes Introduction to biomes Maintained by a university professor, this site provides indepth information about different biomes of the world. The site is organized into modules. The Instructions for http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/

17. Earth Floor: Biomes biomes. biomes Biome Summary How to Read a Climograph Arctic Tundra DeciduousForest Desert Taiga Tropical Rainforest Tropical Savannah. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/summary.html

Biome Summary Back Next Biomes Biome Summary How to Read a Climograph Arctic Tundra Deciduous Forest Desert ... Geologic Time Site maintained by the ETE Team Last updated on February 28, 2003 Privacy Statement and Center for Educational Technologies and the COTF/Classroom of the Future logo are registered trademarks of Wheeling Jesuit University.

18. MBGnet MBGnet This Missouri Botanical Garden site for kids offers colorful, focused information based on themes of biomes of the World, Marine Ecosystems and Freshwater Ecosystems. http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://mbgnet.mobot.org/&y=02D4EF4542D1FE4E

19. Eden Project - The Eden Project - Bodelva, Cornwall, UK Ecological project, growing tropical and temperate plants in giant biomes. Information for visitors and schools, online shop and scientific information. Cornwall, England. http://www.edenproject.com/

About Education Foundation Arts ... Flower Power Eden is bigger than the Biomes The Bigger Picture Under pinning everything at Eden - the science and the art - is the Foundation Eden Sessions For this years line up click here... Eden updates Rainforest Rescue International Eden has sponsored Rainforest Rescue International to develop a new organisation to explore innovative ways of promoting conservation. Nature Enhanced For many decades Sheffield University has been at the leading edge of promoting richer environments in towns and cities this is also an important theme for us at Eden and they are holding a conference on this in June. Global Centre for Post-Mining Regeneration Eden is working to help the mining industry develop more sustainable mining practices Latest plant stories Taking it from the Top O.01 From coffee beans to blue jeans, foods to fuels and toys to tools Introduction to the Humid Tropics H.01

20. Major Biomes Of The World Major biomes of the World This module presents basic content on the distribution and nature of the world's major biomes. It considers the structure, characteristic growth forms, and taxonomic http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/

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