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| The scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment. Roots in Darwin's 'The Origin of Species' |
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| Refers to average atmospheric conditions over a long time |
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| short-term state of atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time |
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| How does solar energy vary with latitude? |
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| Higher latitudes receive less solar energy than the equator. When the sun angle is low, it must pass through more of the Earth's atmosphere. |
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| an environment defined by its climatic and geographic attributes and characterized by its dominant plants |
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| based on the types of plant life |
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| Perennial herbs and small shrubs. low pant and animal species variation. |
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| Trees are shorter and grow at an angle because of the high winds |
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| Spruce, Fir, Pine. Moose, Hares, small animals. |
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| Temperate Deciduous Forest |
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| Hardwood forests, loose leaves during winter. Owls, deer. |
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| Tall and Short Grass Prairie |
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| Species rich in grasses and forbs. Herds of grazing animals. Adapted to grazing and fire. |
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| Joshua Tree, Cactus, Saguaro Cacti. Insects, Lizards, Rodents, Bats |
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| Dry regions, poor species diversity. Wild donkey, Vicuna, Collared Lizard. |
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| Trees and vines. High diversity in mammals, birds, amphibians and arthropods. |
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