Bright blue marble floating in space Ecology Chapter 40 2013-14

Global ecology Landscape ecology Ecosystem ecology Community ecology Figure 40.2 Global ecology Landscape ecology Ecosystem ecology Community ecology Population ecology Figure 40.2 Exploring the scope of ecological research Organismal ecology 2

Earth’s biomes 2005-2006

Earth’s climate influences the structure and distribution of terrestrial biomes The long-term prevailing weather conditions in an area constitute its climate Abiotic factors _________________________________ Examples ________________ 2014-2015

Tropical rainforest distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Savanna distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Desert distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Temperate Grassland distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Temperate Deciduous Forest distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Coniferous Forest (Taiga) distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Arctic Tundra distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

Alpine Tundra distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________ temperature: ______________ characteristics: ______________ 2005-2006

High Latitude vs. High Altitude Solar radiation _______ ___________ More water vapor is found below 2,000 feet causing nights to be ___________________. There is a ___________ ____________ for every rise of 100 meters. Latitude Pronounced seasonal variations __________ ______________________ The atmospheric temperature _________ ______________________ degree increase in latitude.

Rain Shadow

Intertidal Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________ 2005-2006

Pelagic Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________

Benthic Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________

Coral Reef Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________ 2005-2006

Lakes Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________

Rivers and Streams Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________

Wetlands Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________

Estuary Distribution: _____________________ Water movement: _____________________ temperature: _____________________ characteristics: _____________________ 2005-2006