Which 4 Abiotic Factors Are Most Important? out of Those Two, Which Have the Most Effect
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Leader: Stephanie Climate Change & Biomes Course: Biology 211 Supplemental Instruction Iowa State University Instructor: Roe/Biederman Date: April 15, 2013
Abiotic factor Effect on organism
Which 4 abiotic factors are most important? Out of those two, which have the most effect on organisms?
Define: Greenhouse effect-
Climate change
Global warming
Greenhouse gas Rank Human-made sources
In regards to climate change, how does it affect a) American beech trees & maple trees b) coral reefs? How does the effect on trees & corals affect humans?
Define: Macroclimate vs. microclimate
Precipitation is related to 1.
2.
3.
4. Define: Cariolis effect
Why is the west side of Washington State wet and green while east of the mountains it is dry?
You live on the lakefront in Chicago. Describe how the temperature and wind is different than 2 miles inward.
What are the 10 terrestrial biomes we discussed? (not including Chaparral) 1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
T/F The most important characteristic of a biome is the temperature and water.
T/F Terrestrial biomes cover 22% of the earth’s surface
BIOME Distribution Climate Plants Human Impact
Tropical Forest Temperate Broadleaf Forest Coniferous Forest Savanna
Temperate Grassland Desert
Tundra
Chaparral