What are the Biotic and Abiotic Factors where you live?
Create on a Google Docs and turn in assignment through link at
http://goo.gl/forms/FywyRRWFF1
Section 1: Demographics of area: Blue Springs Information
1. Latitude and longitude
2. Describe what type of biome. (Minimum of 4 sentences.)
Section 2: The abiotic factors of Blue Springs (paragraph form- at least 4 sentences)
1. Paragraph discussing weather/climate of this area
2. Soil type – research the type of soil that can be found in Missouri
Section 3: Biotic factors of Missouri
Using the following website; research 10 plants and 10 animals that can be found in the
state of Missouri. You will need to find out the Common Name, Location, Diet, and
Scientific Name for each organism. I have given you an example of a plant and animal to
use as a reference in your research. Please do not use my examples as one of your 10
choices. (Pictures do not have to be in color)
Website for Reference: http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide
Animal Example
Animal 1 - Bobcat
Name: Bobcat
Location: Bobcats live in heavy forest cover, preferably
second-growth timber with much underbrush, broken
with clearings such as glades and rocky outcrops, but
can also inhabit nearly every terrestrial habitat.
Diet: Carnivore
Plant Example
Scientific Name: Lynx rufus
Plant 1 – Harbinger of Spring
Name: Harbinger of Spring
Location: Grows in bottomland forests, moist upland
forests, mostly in ravines and valleys, protected areas at
the bases of wooded slopes and along streams and rivers.
Scientific Name: Erigenia bulbosa