In the activities below you will use web resources and internet-based GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to explore biomes and their relation to climate, soil fertility, and specific soil types.  See the Glossary tab to the left for a definition of GIS.

 Online Mapping.  Internet-based GIS/Mapping websites:

        Biomes and Climate Internet Map:         Activity 1

 

        Biomes and Soil Fertility Internet Map: Activity 2

 

        Biomes and Soils Internet Map:              Activity 3