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| What does the biosphere include? |
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| all places where we find life on Earth |
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| What is the difference between climate and weather? |
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| climate = weather over time |
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| Why is the summer a warmer season in the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth? |
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| Where on the Earth's surface does the sunlight strike most directly with the greatest intensity? |
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| Why are the poles of the Earth the coldest regions? |
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| enormous volumes of water flow |
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| Why do land areas near the oceans have milder climates than the farther inland at the same latitude? |
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| About 100 miles inland from the California coast the climate is quite dry; this is caused by a rain shadow. How does this occur? |
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| arid region on the other side of the mountain from the ocean |
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| Biomes are areas of land that are recognized by their distinctive _?_ and _?_ |
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| located in interior of continents; moderate rainfall; many grazing and burrowing animals |
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| Very low rainfall; usually warm to hot days and cold nights. |
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| coastal region where seawater and freshwater mix |
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| example would be southern california where the trees are small; rain is very sparse in summer but finally arrives in winter |
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| a fairly large body of fresh water |
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| adequate rainfall supports large trees that produce and drop leaves seasonally |
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| temperate deciduous forest |
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| the dominant trees are evergreens with needle-like leaves |
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| warm to hot temperatures all year; very high rainfall amounts; huge variety of plants and animals. |
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| dry and cold most of the year; permafrost; brief summer with small, low-to-the-ground plants |
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| In what biome would you find a "prairie"? |
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| What does the word "deciduous" mean? |
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| what is the difference between temperate and tropical when referring to climate? |
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| temperate - seasonal, tropical - stays warm year round |
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| what type of trees are referred to as conifers? |
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| evergreen trees w/seed bearing cones |
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| Describe what happens to a lake during a fall or spring overturn |
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| oxygen-rich water moves down while nutrient-rich water moves up |
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| What human-made disaster happened in the Louisiana estuaries in the summer of 2010? |
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| What is the difference in the pelagic and benthic provinces of the ocean? |
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| pelagic open waters, benthic ocean bottom |
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| Describe what happens at hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor |
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| superheated water (mineral-rich) spews out of opening |
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