Are biomes all equally fragile? (Part 2)

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the threats that the tundra, grassland and desert biomes across the globe are facing. We will learn about the outcomes or consequences of these threats on the biomes’ flora and fauna, as well as the impact on us as humans. We will conclude the lesson by considering which of the three biomes is the most fragile and why.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Flora means plants.

True False

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Q2.Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?

Ocean currents transfer heat from the tropics to northern Europe. Northern Europe receives less direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface. Northern Europe is close to the equator.

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Q3.What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

It is always hot. Lots of vegetation grows. They have short growing seasons and poor soil.

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Q4.Match the biome to the temperature range.

Tropical Rainforest

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Coniferous Forest (Taiga)

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Tundra

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Grasslands (Savanna)

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Desert

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

4/4

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Flora means plants.

True False

1/4

Q2.Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?

Ocean currents transfer heat from the tropics to northern Europe. Northern Europe receives less direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface. Northern Europe is close to the equator.

2/4

Q3.What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

It is always hot. Lots of vegetation grows. They have short growing seasons and poor soil.

3/4

Q4.Match the biome to the temperature range.

Tropical Rainforest

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Coniferous Forest (Taiga)

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Tundra

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Grasslands (Savanna)

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

Desert

Between -54°C and 30°C Between -34°C and 6°C Between 20°C and 25°C all year round Between -40°C and +40°C Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night Between -30°C and 30°C

4/4

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Are biomes all equally fragile? (ii)

End of lesson quiz

Q1.How many major biomes are there?

6 16 18

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Q2.Temperature is...

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground. the degree or intensity of heat present in the atmosphere.

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Q3.Choose the correct statement.

A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora). A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna). A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).

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Q4.Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?

North America, South America and Asia North America, Asia and Europe North America, Asia and Oceania

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Quiz:

Are biomes all equally fragile? (ii)

End of lesson quiz

Q1.How many major biomes are there?

6 16 18

1/4

Q2.Temperature is...

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground. the degree or intensity of heat present in the atmosphere.

2/4

Q3.Choose the correct statement.

3/4

Q4.Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?

North America, South America and Asia North America, Asia and Europe North America, Asia and Oceania

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Lesson summary: Are biomes all equally fragile? (Part 2)

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