DISTINCT ENVIRONMENT
A distinct environment is the surroundings where an organism _______________.
The characteristics of a distinct environment influences the organisms found there.
What are five examples of distinct environments?
1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
SWAMPS
Located in areas with _____________ temperatures.
Swamps have thick plant growth such as ______________ and ______________.
The surviving ______________ are very tall, reaching for sunlight.
Standing ______________ causes the trunks of the trees to spread out to provide support.
An example of a tree found in the swamp, the cypress has “knees”, or roots that come to the surface for oxygen.
The animals that live in the swamp are very ______________ to a water environment.
List five examples of animals that live in swamps:
1. Alligators
4. ___________________
2. Turtles
5. Egrets
3. __________________
RIVERS AND STREAMS
Moving bodies of water that can be found in ______________ or ______________ areas.
They can be ______________ or ______________ moving water.
The ______________ of the water flow determines the types of plants and animals that live in them or use
them.
There are many ______________ (bushes and trees) along the banks as well as water plants.
Many animals use these plants for ______________ or shelter.
List four examples of animals found in rivers and streams:
1. ______________
2. Crayfish
3. ______________
4. Insects
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS
Are very ______________ and ______________ .
Have an abundance of ______________ that leads to lush plant growth.
List five examples of plant life found in Tropical Rainforests:
1. ______________
2. Vines
3. ______________
4. Orchids
5. Other colorful flowering plants
Animals that live in the rainforest are often very colorful, to match the variety of plants.
Many animals are also ______________ dwellers moving across the tree canopy, rather than traveling on the
ground.
List two examples of tree dwellers: ______________ and monkeys
DESERTS
Are ______________ with extreme temperature ranges.
Some deserts are covered with ______________.
During the day it is very ______________, whereas the nights are very ______________.
Most of the plants and animals have ways to conserve moisture, are able to go long periods without
______________, or can withstand the extreme temperature changes.
What is an example of plant life found in the desert? ______________
List three examples of animals found in the desert:
1. ___________________
2. Scorpions
3. Jackrabbits
POLAR REGIONS
Are very ______________ and the amount of daylight varies greatly throughout the year.
Winters are mostly __________________ with only moon and starlight.
During the summer, there is up to ___________ hours of daylight.
There is little variety of ____________ life (for example, small plants, lichens, and mosses).
Animals that live in the polar region are ___________________ to these conditions by having extra fat or thick
fur for insulation.
What are five examples of animals that live in the polar region?
1. Reindeer
4. Arctic Foxes
2. ___________________________
5. Penguins
3. ___________________________
Polar Regions include the tundra, _________________, and Antarctic areas.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTINCT ENVIRONMENTS
SWAMPS
RIVERS AND
STREAMS
TROPICAL
RAINFOREST
DESERT
POLAR REGIONS
TEMPERATURE
Warm-hot
Varies
Hot
Hot-cold
Cold
WATER
Abundant
Water
environment
Humid
Dry
Dry/ Frozen
PLANT LIFE
(EXAMPLES)
Cypress trees,
Ferns,
Water lilies
Bushes/Trees on
banks,
Water plants
Abundant
Trees, vines,
Lush growth
Scarce Cactus
Mostly
Lichens, mosses
ANIMAL LIFE
(EXAMPLES)
Alligators
Water birds
Turtles
Fish, Crayfish
Snakes
Insects
Birds,
Frogs,
Monkey
Lizard
Scorpions,
Rabbits
Seals
Polar bears
Penguins
CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTINCT ENVIRONMENTS
SWAMPS
RIVERS AND
STREAMS
TROPICAL
RAINFOREST
DESERT
POLAR REGIONS
TEMPERATURE
Warm-hot
Varies
Hot
Hot-cold
Cold
WATER
Abundant
Water
environment
Humid
Dry
Dry/ Frozen
PLANT LIFE
(EXAMPLES)
Cypress trees,
Ferns,
Water lilies
Bushes/Trees on
banks,
Water plants
Abundant
Trees, vines,
Lush growth
Scarce Cactus
Mostly
Lichens, mosses
ANIMAL LIFE
(EXAMPLES)
Alligators
Water birds
Turtles
Fish, Crayfish
Snakes
Insects
Birds,
Frogs,
Monkey
Lizard
Scorpions,
Rabbits
Seals
Polar bears
Penguins