1. Describe how plants determine the name of a biome.
Plants can determine the name of a biome because if you really think about it they are the producers. Also in the text it even mentioned that Biomes names are defined by their plant life. Basically scientist determine a biomes name by the plants living in it and by the animals as well.
2. Explain how temperature affects which plants grow in an area.
In the text it clearly states, “ Most organisms are adapted to live within a particular range of temperatures and will not survive at temperatures too far above or below their range.” So it really depends on the climate range in the area a certain plant is living in but most animals survive in most types of weather.
3. Explain how precipitation
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For example, the trees of tropical rain forests usually grow closer to the equator, while the mosses and lichens of the tundra usually grow closer to the poles. The land located in the temperate region of the world, between about 30° and 60° north latitude and 30° and 60° south latitude, is where most of the food in the world is grown. This region includes biomes such as temperate forests and grasslands, which usually have moderate temperatures and fertile soil that is ideal for agriculture.” As the latitude and altitude increase the land became drier and colder , which means that most plants and animals may and may not survive.
5. Making Inferences The equator passes through the country of Ecuador. But the climate in Ecuador can range from hot and humid to cool and dry. Write a short paragraph that explains what might cause this range in climate.
In Ecuador there are many mountains so as I know the more you go up a mountain the colder it gets. To explain this further in the text it states, “Climate gets colder as latitude and altitude increase. So, climate also gets colder as you move farther up a mountain.” This basically explains what causes this range in climate and where as
3. Thermal springs, such as Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, have temperatures above 100°C. How does adaptation make it possible for living organisms to inhabit such an extreme environment?
Meaning that at latitudinal points closer to the poles there is less bio-diversification, and when approaching close to the equator and tropics the bio-diversification increases. The first theory on why this occurs is that in the tropics the species evolutionary clock ticks faster, increasing the chance of genetic mutations. Another theory is that in the area of the tropics the species there are more finicky because of the consistent temperature creating a low thermal tolerance creating insuperable barriers. Another theory is that the age of the tropics, rainforests, are old in comparison to the barren ice covered lands of the polar regions, creating an ideal place for life to
How long do scientists think it will be until the dangers of chemical pollution are found?
Temperature influences the distribution of plants and this is another abiotic factor. In the Lions club tower I could feel the difference in temperature. Bottom at being cold and moist whereas the top is warm and dry. This is shown clearly on the average table. Temperatures such as snow or frost determines the distribution of plants as most plants cannot prevent freezing because of their tissues and this abiotic factor affects the plantae group. Other effects that could cause an establishment to particular plants due to temperature is the gemination of biennial plants, and this is during spring or summer known as vernalization. This is the cooling of seed in order to quickly adapt to the environment and the abiotic factors. As of the forest
Weather and climate are the two major abiotic (nonliving) factors responsible for determining the major geographic ecosystems called biomes.
Biomes are appropriate conditions for organizing the natural world because the organisms that live in them common constellations of adaptations, particularly the climate of each of the areas and the characteristic vegetation types that develops in these divisions. It should be understood that the climate is perhaps the most important in determining classes of individuals who may live in an area and the ways they should be amended to live under different conditions of temperature and precipitation and seasonal distribution of these factors element. Every place on Earth has its own climate, influenced by both macroclimate regions as the particular microclimate. The soils are very important because they are essential to determine the types of plants that will grow into a bioclimatic zone in partical, in addition, also as substrates for animals serve. In turn, the soils are heavily influenced by regional climate, as well as the geology of the bedrock. At the same time we have to keep in mind the diversity of plants like the flora just like the diversity of the fauna as well as the adaptation of both.
33. Question : Which of the following best describes the harmonious use of the range for more than one purpose: livestock, wildlife, water, recreation, etc?
Plants are found everywhere on earth, up high on the ridge and down low in caves and caverns. The types of plants that live in these places depends on many factors. These factors are separated into two different categories, the biotic factors and the abiotic factors. Some of the biotic factors include, predation, competition, and habitat destruction. Plants with limited competition and large amounts of resources will be in a higher abundance than plants with limited resources and higher competition rates will be confined to areas and either out competed or will be the dominant species. Certain plants adapt to these factors and thrive and others don’t do as well. Some of the abiotic factors include, sunlight, water, temperature, and wind. These
More sunlight reaches the equator of the planet causing a correlation between UV intensity and latitude.
Answer. The isothermal shift is much more pronounced in high altitudes than in low and also much more pronounced over the continents than over the oceans. (Hess, 2011, p.90). The temperature gradient (rate of temperature change with horizontal distance) is steeper in winter than in
Through evaluation of the character Tom Robinson, one can find evidence portraying him as an honest, open man and also as one who is genuinely good-natured, inside and out. Throughout the trial, Tom Robinson clearly demonstrates that he has nothing to hide. Very early on in his examination, Atticus asks him about a jail sentence he served once before. Tom “once received thirty days for disorderly conduct (Lee 192). Tom and another man got into a fight; only Tom had to serve time because the other man was able to afford the fine. Tom admits to this charge without any prodding. He is entirely open about it and does not try to hide anything. He freely acknowledges what happened. Jem points out that this entire scene was a ploy by Atticus to prove to the jury that
A biome is a large area or habitat that occupies the earth. Animals, plants along with flora and fauna occupy biome habitats. They cleverly adapt to their environment and geographical location. The area that I have chosen to research are the Flinders Ranges. The Flinders Rangers are in South Australia, covering 37,000 square kilometres. The biome expands from Crystal Brook in the south to Mount Hopeless in the north. There are several main general features associated with this semi-arid biome. It has landforms that are above sea level. The biome has high mountain ranges with summits reaching 900 metres. The area has steep gorges, cliffs, ridges and plateaus. The biome edges have grasslands and foothills which contain creeks, gorges, valleys,
Caffeine is a plants toxic defense mechanism that is commonly consumed by humans. This caffeine is located in the nectar of plants and is use to prevent herbivores from eating the plant. In this study they observed two caffeine producing plants, Citrus and Coffea in order to provide evidence that the caffeine compound alters pollinator behavior by enhancing their memory due to this “caffeinated award”. They had measured caffeine in nectar of three species of Coffea (C.canephora, C.arabica and C.libercia) and four species of Citrus ( C. paradise, C maxima, C. sinesis and C. reticulata) using liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy. The median caffeine concentration for both genera was no significantly different P>0, and if present it ranged from 0.003 to 0.253 mM. It was found that caffeine was more common in C.
Biomes are all over the world, that’s why they are considered the “world’s major communities.” Biomes are large areas scattered around the earth, filled with animals and plants acclimating to their environments. You can classify biomes in many different ways, by their climate, their biodiversity, human activity, their animals and plants, and their habitats. There are only five conspicuous types of biomes, Grassland, Tundra, Desert, Aquatic, and forest. Without biomes, the earth would be unbalanced. Throughout the years, we have cause a lot of damage towards our earth, such as causing pollution, and abolishing natural habitats. If we continue living like this, there might be more serious or severe implications on the biomes. Knowing that we share the world with so many other species of plants and animals, we should consider the consequences of our actions.
6. Warmer temperatures increase the energy of the climatic system and can lead to heavier rainfall in some areas.