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Biomes: Aquatic and Terrestrial

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🗺️ Part 1: World Biomes Map

1. Look at the world map below. Label each location with its coordinates and identify the biome type.

Coordinates to locate:

• Amazon Rainforest: 3°S, 60°W - Biome: _______________

• Sahara Desert: 23°N, 13°E - Biome: _______________

• Arctic Tundra: 70°N, 100°W - Biome: _______________

• Great Plains: 40°N, 100°W - Biome: _______________

2. Reading Passage: Types of Biomes

Aquatic Biomes are water-based ecosystems. Freshwater biomes include rivers, lakes, and streams with low salt content. Marine biomes are saltwater environments like oceans and seas. Estuaries are where freshwater meets saltwater, creating unique brackish environments.

Terrestrial Biomes are land-based ecosystems. The tundra is cold with permafrost and few trees. Deserts are dry with extreme temperatures. Grasslands have fertile soil perfect for grasses. The taiga is a cold forest dominated by coniferous trees.

🐟 Part 2: Aquatic Biome Identification

3. Label the plants and animals in each aquatic biome picture:

Freshwater Lake:

Animals: _____________, _____________, _____________

Plants: _____________, _____________, _____________

Ocean/Marine:

Animals: _____________, _____________, _____________

Plants: _____________, _____________, _____________

Estuary:

Animals: _____________, _____________, _____________

Plants: _____________, _____________, _____________

📝 Part 3: Test Preparation Questions

4. Which terrestrial biome has permafrost and very few trees?

Desert

Tundra

Grassland

Taiga

5. Which aquatic biome has both freshwater and saltwater mixing together?

Lake

Ocean

Estuary

River

6. Check all characteristics that describe grassland biomes:

Fertile soil

Dominated by grasses

Very cold temperatures

Good for farming

Mostly coniferous trees

7. Compare and contrast two terrestrial biomes of your choice. Include climate, plants, and animals.
8. Explain why estuaries are important ecosystems and give two examples of animals that live there.

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