The differences between climate zones and biomes
I can understand and explain the difference between climate zones and biomes.
- Year 3
The differences between climate zones and biomes
I can understand and explain the difference between climate zones and biomes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some areas within a climate zone have similar plants and animals; we call this a biome.
- Biomes have a spatial pattern that can be mapped.
- Key biomes of the world include rainforest, savannah, desert, temperate forest and tundra.
Keywords
Weather - The weather of a place is the day to day condition of the atmosphere, e.g. sunny, snowing, warm etc.
Climate - Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).
Climate zones - Climate zones are areas that have similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the tropics.
Common misconception
That climate zones and biomes refer to the same places and locations.
Biomes exist within climate zones; one climate zone can contain several biomes. Climate zones are places with similar average weather patterns, biomes are places with similar animals and plants living there.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The weather in a place is ...
Q2.The climate of a place is the average weather conditions (e.g. rainy, sunny, windy) ...
Q3.The polar regions are an example of a ...
Q4.Temperature is measured in ...
Q5.The tropical climate zone is found...
Q6.Put these key lines of latitude in order from north to south.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A biome is a region of the world that has similar climate, ...
Q2.Climate zones and biomes are ...
Q3.Deciduous trees ...
Q4.Why do very few plants and animals live in the hot desert biome?
Q5.Tundra biomes are found ....
Q6.Match these biomes to the correct description.
