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| ___ is the science of understanding the geographic distribution of species. |
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- temperature
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| Abiotic factors that affect an organisms' distribution can include: |
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| ___ is a key factor in biogeography |
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| ___ is another important factor in species distribution |
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| ___ affect photosythesis and organisms sensitive to photoperiod |
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| ___ amplifies the effects of temperature by increasing evaporation |
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| ___ can change the morphology of plants |
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| ___ affect plants and thus the animals that feed upon them |
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- physical structure
- pH
- minerals |
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| What characteristics of soil are important? |
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| ___ is the prevailing weather conditions in an area over time |
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- temperature
- water
- sunlight
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| Four major components make up climate: |
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| Macroclimate and microclimate |
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| Climate patterns can be seen on two scales: ___ and ___ |
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| ___ is global and regional patterns |
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| ___ are fine patterns, such as those underneath a fallen log |
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| ___ are determined largely by sunshine and the planet's rotation. |
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| ___ plays a major part in determining climate. |
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| northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun; summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere |
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| equator faces the sun; all regions experience 12 hours of day |
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| northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun; summer begins in Southern Hemisphere |
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| ___ also play major parts in determining the Earth's climate |
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| ___, ___ air absorbs moisture |
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| ___, ___ air releases moisture |
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| Features of the ___ contribute to local variations in climate. |
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| oceans, currents, and large lakes |
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| ___, ___, and ___ moderate the climate of nearby terrestrial environments |
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| ___ affect local temperature and rainfall |
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| ___ causes many seasonal changes. we can use this to conserve energy. |
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| ___ are the major habitats that cover the planet |
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| Combinations of biotic and abiotic factors create Earth's ___. |
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| ___ cover the largest part of the biosphere |
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| ___ cover about 75% of Earth's surface |
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| oceans cover about ___ of earth's surface |
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| ___ have an enormous impact of the biosphere |
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| light, temperature, and depth |
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| Many aquatic biomes are stratified into zones defined by ___, ___ and ___ |
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| a lake that has a high rate of biological productivity supported by a high rate of nutrient cycling |
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| a nutrient-poor, clear lake with few phytoplankton |
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