biomes - whittakers diagram[1]
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Biomes
The worlds major biomes have specific characteristics and are formed as a result of the climate present at their site.
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Tropical Rainforests
Consistent light, temperature, precipitation.The largest and densest variety of life on earth.
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Polar
6 months day, 6 months might. Up to -89 degrees C
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Savanna
Dry season, wet season, complex ecosystem
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Tundra
Below freezing most of the year, little precipitation, 24 hour daylight in summer, little daylight in winter. Permafrost soil.
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Desert
Little to no precipitation, as high as 57 degrees celsius, large variation between night and day temp. Little to no soil.
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Almeria Desert, Spain
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Nevada, USA
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Atacama Desert:The driest place on earthNo significant rainfall from 1570 –
1971La Nina20 million years old
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Your task
For 5 Biomes, describe its physical appearance and the climate of the biome (climate graph).To be completed by:
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