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-found near Earth's equator
-6% of land, yet 50% of terrestrial plants and animals |
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| Consequences of Disappearing Rainforests |
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1) Decreased biodiversity (extinction)
2) Accelerated climate change
3) Changes in regional weather patterns |
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| 4 Components of Earth's Life Support System |
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-atmosphere (air)
-hydrosphere (water)
-geosphere (rock, soil, sediment)
-biosphere (living things) |
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| Important parts of atmosphere |
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spherical envelope of gases around Earth
-troposphere: inner layer 17km at tropics, 7km at poles
-stratosphere: 17-50km |
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1) One way flow of high-quality energy
2) Cycling of matter or nutrients through parts of the biosphere
3) Gravity |
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