Climates and

Ecosystems

Hunter S. and Patrick H.

Introduction

Ecosystems

Group of plants and animals that depend on each other

Can change because of human activities

Climates can affect

How people live

Types of ecosystems

Types of animals

Tropical Wet and Dry Climate

Wet Summer

Dry Winter

Savanna

Grassland w/ scattered trees that

need little water

Tropic/Subtropical Forest

Hot Temperatures

Unique Animals

+64⁰F

Humid Subtropical Climate

Year Round Precipitation

Hot Summer

Dry Winter

Thick forests of deciduous trees (lose leaves in fall)

Many Storms

Mediterranean Climate

Hot, dry summer

Rainy winter

Mediterranean Brush

Hold Water from winter for dry summer

Maritime Climate

Year-round precipitation

Mild winters

Cool Summers

Subarctic Climate

Little Precipitation

Cool Summers

Freezing Winters

Coniferous Trees

Cones carry seeds

Needles

Arid Climate

Dry Air

Desert

Desert Brush

Plants need

Little water

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