| Biomes | Tundra | Grasslands | Boreal Forest | Temperate Deciduous Forest |
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A biome is a large geographical region that is defined by climate and has a specific set of biotic and abiotic features.
What is a biome?
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Permafrost is permanently frozen ground that thaws in the summer but returns during winters.
What is permafrost?
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The grasslands are located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta (Prairies).
Where are the Grasslands located?
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Precipitation is moderate here, at a range of 40 Cm or more per year, however, mostly snow due to temperature drops.
Precipitation is_________here.
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Deer and Hummingbird
Name 2 animals here.
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The Boreal Forest Biome is the largest biome in all of Canada
What’s the largest biome in Canada?
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Global warming is affecting animals in the tundra because temperature is increasing.
Global warming is effecting animals in the Tundra because of ________.
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Bison and snakes.
Animals such as_________and__________ can be found here.
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Three examples of animals in this biome are squirrels, black bears and grey wolves
Examples of some animals that habitat here are_______.
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Maple, Oak, ash
Trees such as______,__________ and _________can be found here.
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The graph is called a climatograph.
What is the graph that represents biomes called?
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The two main animals that can live here are: caribou and polar bear
What are the two most notable species in the Tundra?
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Dry and hot.
Fires are ideal for Grasslands because it is______ and______in this area.
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Coniferous trees are suitable for this weather because they have needle-like cones
Coniferous trees are suitable for this weather because they have_______.
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long
The growing season is________here because of the temperatures are moderated.
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One would raise cattle in the grasslands as cattle are adapted to the dry climate and need grass to survive.
Where would raise cattle? Explain.
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The cold temperature and the short growing season are the reasons trees are not suitable for this biome
Why are a variety of trees not suitable to grow in the Tundra?
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The grasslands have the best soils in Canada because of the decomposition of the grasses during the winter. This provides organic matter for the vegetation.
Why do the Grasslands have the best soil in the world?
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The soil is acidic because acids are released from the trees to the soil, thus making it acidic.
Why is soil in the Boreal forest acidic?
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It is more likely to find a variety of trees here because this area has a long growing season and in addition has lots of precipitation and warm weather. These factors allow many trees to survive.
Why is it more likely to find a variety of trees here than other places?
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Biomes are influenced by two main factors which are: the temperature and precipitation of the region
What are the 2 main abiotic factors influencing biomes formation?
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The arctic fox can live in this biome because they have thick fur, small ears and rounded bodies to stay warm
Explain why an Arctic fox is found in the Tundra.
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It is rare to find trees in the grasslands because the hot, dry climate is unsuitable for most trees, as they need precipitation.
Why is it rare to find tall trees in the Grasslands?
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The rainfall and the warm summers support the tree growth in this area.
What factors support the growth of trees in this area?
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The deciduous forest is located near the Great Lakes
The deciduous forest is located near the___________ body of water.
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