climatograms that define a biome by: lori chen marie patrick
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ClimatogramsThat Define a Biome
By: Lori ChenMarie
Patrick
Key Terms Biome biotic
community
dominant plants and animals
unique climateBiomes of the World
BIOMESTundraConiferous ForestDeciduous ForestDesertGrasslandRainforest
Key Terms Climatogram
graph shows a biome’s
monthly temperature
and precipitation data
in a single year
Tropical Deciduous
02468
1012141618202224262830323436
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Months
Temp
eratu
re (c
m)
-36-32-28-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024283236
Prec
ipitat
ion (C
*)
Key Term Abiotic Factors Physical or NONLIVING component of an ecosystem
Rocks, Sand, Cliffs
Snow, Rain, HailWind
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
Chaparralcm
C°
Steps to do the Lab
Graph the San Diego data on graphing paper
Use Microsoft Excell to do steps a~d (on page 601)
Graph your assigned “Unknown” from page 601 (a-l)
Study your graph and label the appropriate biome it belongs too
How to use Excell
Turn on the power of the computer Move the mouse to “Start” and click
one time, holding the button down Drag the mouse to “Programs”, then
over to “Microsoft Excel” and release You are in “Microsoft Excel”
Making a Data Table
1. Type the initials of the months in the first column2. Type in the monthly precipitation in the second column3. Type in the monthly temperature in the third column
J 5 9F 6 4M 2 2A 7 9
Example of Data Table
Graphing Your Data (1)1. Select all of the data and hit the chart wizard icon2. Click on the “Custom Types” tag3. Select the “Line-column on Two Axes”4. Click next twice5. Select no legend and type in the necessary info.6.Click finish
Graphing Your Data (2)1. Double click on the left Y axis bar and under “Scale” put in the following values:
Minimum: 0 Major unit: 2Maximum: 36 Minor unit: 1
2. Double click on the right Y axis bar and under “Scale” put in the following values:
Minimum: -36 Major unit: 4Maximum: 36 Minor unit: 1
REFERENCES Isla’s Semester II - Biology Instruction
Packet (IP) Biological Science - An Ecological
Approach - SEVENTH EDITION (textbook)
Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia Microsoft Excel