the biosphere. biosphere = anywhere on or above the surface of the earth where organisms live. -2...
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The Biosphere
Biosphere = anywhere on or above the surface of the earth where organisms live.
-2 parts-Terrestrial-Aquatic
Climate = the weather conditions in a particular region.
Biosphere is broken up into different climates
Why are their different climates?
Solar Energy Topography –(Rain Shadow) Distance to water body
Rain Shadow
Terrestrial Communities (Biome) Each community consists of plants, animals, bacteria, etc.
that are adapted to living in a certain climate. Types
Tundra Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Tropical Forest Shrublands Grasslands Deserts
Tundra
Found at North and South poles Only small plants; grass and flowers (spring) Very few animals live here year around Most animals migrate here (spring)
Coniferous Forest
Found in Northern Latitudes Main organism: Conifers
Deciduous Forest
Main organism: Deciduous Trees
Forest has layers; Canopy / Understory Trees / shrubs / moss and lichen
Tropical Forest
Centered around the Equator
Shrubland aka Chaparral Subject to fires
Plants are adapted thick leaves to prevent desiccationDeep roots to survive fireSeeds that need fire
Grasslands
Main organism: grass Rarely trees or shrubs Aka – Savanna
Deserts
Not that much moisture Little to no vegetation
Aquatic Communities
Freshwater Marine Brackish –mix of both