bell ringer 11-08-09 what kind of trees grow in the deciduous forest?
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Bell Ringer 11-08-09
What kind of trees grow in the deciduous forest?
• Recall from Friday: – Oak, maple, hickory – Trees than loose their leaves – Trees that leaves change color
Today • I can describe the desert biome. • I can describe the populations found in a
desert biome.
Think about it! • List the six major land biomes.• 1.• 2.• 3• 4• 5• 6
Answers• 1. desert • 2. tundra• 3. taiga• 4. deciduous forest• 5. rain forest• 6. grassland
What is the main characteristic of a desert?
• ? What do you think?
Look at the pictures What does a desert look like?
What type of soil does a desert have?
• Sandy, rocky soil
How would plants adapt to the desert?
• leaves and branches that store water • thick waxy cuticles to prevent water loss
by evaporation, deep roots
How do animals adapt to the desert?
• Active mainly at night, • burrow underground to stay cool.
What have we discussed today?
• Desert
• Tomorrow– Taiga – Tundra
Questions (Please copy)due on Tuesday!
• 1. List 3 animals and their adaptations for the desert.
• 2. Why would desert plants with very shallow root systems be a good adaptation to life in the desert?
• 3. What kind of soil is in the desert? • 4. How are plants adapted to life in a
desert? • 5. How are animals adapted to life in a
desert?