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Ecology and the Biosphere: Concepts and Interactions - Prof. Jeanne M. Serb, Assignments of Biology

Definitions and explanations of key ecology terms, including abiotic and biotic factors, climate, weather, and biomes. It also explores the relationship between basic and applied ecology, the limitations of organism distribution, and the influence of solar intensity and latitude on temperature and seasonal variation. Questions and exercises are included for further study.

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Uploaded on 09/02/2009

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Ecology and the Biosphere
Define:
Ecology—
Basic ecology—
Applied ecology—
Abiotic factors—
Biotic factors—
Climate—
Weather—
Equinox—
Angle of Incidence—
Convection—
Rain Shadow—
Biosphere—
Biome—
How do basic and applied ecology work together?
What are the four levels of ecological study?
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Ecology and the Biosphere Define: Ecology— Basic ecology— Applied ecology— Abiotic factors— Biotic factors— Climate— Weather— Equinox— Angle of Incidence— Convection— Rain Shadow— Biosphere— Biome— How do basic and applied ecology work together? What are the four levels of ecological study?

What are the limitations for organism distribution? Give examples.

What else affects species dispersal? How does solar intensity vary by latitude? How does this influence temperature? Why does seasonal variation increase (i.e. have a greater variation) with latitude? (Refer to Fig. 50.10) T/F _____Tropics have no change in day length over the course of a year. _____ Temperate regions have larger seasonal variation than tropical regions. _____ Temperature varies by longitude. _____ Wind increases heat loss by causing evaporation and convection. Would you expect the ocean water to be warmer in Florida or in California? Why?