Physics - Echols Public Feed
Genetics - Katherine and Taina
Here is our project.
Water system: Alysha & rugei
This is our project on water system
NATURAL RESOURCES with Justin Pullins and Sophie Henninger
Here is our presentation on natural resources.
Characteristics of the Universe
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Created by Matthew Ginnetti and Allen Yang
Created by Matthew Ginnetti and Allen Yang
Simple Machines
Physical & Chemical Properties
PSSA Theory of Evolution
Here is my PDF explaining the Theory of Evolution for our PSSA Review Project.
PSSA "Motion, Forces, & Electromagnets"
PSSA Biomes Document
Scientists
generally measure multiple things in order to determine what the
climate of a biome is like. The things that they measure in biomes
include, temperature, precipitation, pressure, humidity, and several
other things. Because of this, there are also several pieces of
equipment that are used to measure these things. From simple
thermometers, maps, and rulers, to gauges, cloud mirrors, and
anemometers, all of these things are used when it comes to measuring the
characteristics that make up the world’s biomes.
Biomes have proven to be a vital part in both making the planet a lively place, and making it possible for our societies to thrive. Each one has their own personality from environment to environment. Some, such as the tundra and desert can be harsh and unforgiving in terms of hospitality, while others such as the rain forest and grasslands can provide a nice habitat for those willing to face their dangers. Each biome offers different types of animals and plants, as well as other natural resources for us to use in order to survive our own day-to-day lives. Without them, and the things they provide, the world would be a very boring place.
If questions relating to biomes were to ever appear on the PSSA, they would mostly ask what kind of plants and animals reside in what kind of environment. For example, a question may ask, “An animal with padded paws and thick fur can most likely be found in what environment?” The first thing you could do would be to eliminate the obviously wrong answers, such as the savanna and the grassland. The whole point is to decide which biome an animal with these characteristics would be most effective in. In this case, it would be the Tundra.
Table of Biomes
Biome | Average Temperature | Annual Rainfall | Types of Plants | Types of Animals |
Tundra | -50˚F to 50˚F | <10 in. | Lichens, moss, shrubs | Polar bears, reindeer, arctic hares |
Rainforest | 70˚F to 85˚F | 80 in. to 400 in. | Trees, orchids, epiphytes, vines | Birds, chipmunks, cougars, bobcats, monkeys, insects, reptiles, amphibians |
Savanna | 68˚F to 86˚F | 10 in. to 30 in. | Trees, several types of grass, shrubs | Giraffes, elephants, zebras, horses, birds, insects |
Taiga | -65˚F to 70˚F | 10 in. to 30 in. | Trees | Squirrels, moles, moose, deer, elk, grizzly bears, wolves |
Temperate Forest | 50˚F to 70˚F | 30 in. to 60 in. | Mainly trees | Chipmunks, black bears, birds |
Grassland | 20˚F to 70˚F | 12 in. to 21 in. | Several types of grass and flowers | Ungulates, bison, antelopes, birds, gophers, prairie dogs, coyotes |
Alpine | 40˚F to 60˚F | 12 in. | ||
Chaparral | 30˚F to 100˚F | 10 in. to 17 in. | Taproot, poison oak, scrub oak, shrubs, cacti | Coyotes, jackrabbits, deer, lizards, toads, insects |
Desert [coastal] | 41˚F to 75˚F | 3 in. to 5 in. | Mainly cacti | Snakes, insects, lizards, foxes, rats |
Biomes have proven to be a vital part in both making the planet a lively place, and making it possible for our societies to thrive. Each one has their own personality from environment to environment. Some, such as the tundra and desert can be harsh and unforgiving in terms of hospitality, while others such as the rain forest and grasslands can provide a nice habitat for those willing to face their dangers. Each biome offers different types of animals and plants, as well as other natural resources for us to use in order to survive our own day-to-day lives. Without them, and the things they provide, the world would be a very boring place.
If questions relating to biomes were to ever appear on the PSSA, they would mostly ask what kind of plants and animals reside in what kind of environment. For example, a question may ask, “An animal with padded paws and thick fur can most likely be found in what environment?” The first thing you could do would be to eliminate the obviously wrong answers, such as the savanna and the grassland. The whole point is to decide which biome an animal with these characteristics would be most effective in. In this case, it would be the Tundra.
