Where in the Biome am I?

         

• You will be researching two Biomes on-line using the sheet provided.  
• Using Biomes of the World website begin to research and learn where your biome is located in the world. (See http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/ or http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/)
• Color or Shade the world map for your biome. Identify on your map the major bodies of water and countries that border the biome.
• Questions to Answer
• Climate
• Does the biome have seasons? Has the climate been changing during the last decades? What is unique about the climate of the biome?
• How much precipitation does the biome receive? Is it in the form of rain or snow?
• What is the temperature range of the biome?
• List three physical features of your biome, such as terrain and how it looks in general.
• Plants and Animals:  Identify at least  five plants and five animals to your biome.  This must include at least one KEYSTONE species. 
•  Has the biome experienced any of the changes you saw in the survey  (My Initial Thoughts) such as urban development, air pollution, or soil erosion?
• Based on what you have been able to learn, do you believe the biome is being conserved, preserved, or exploited?