Chapter 46 Opener

Figure 46.1 NPP Varies among Ecosystem Types

Figure 46.2 Terrestrial NPP Corresponds to Climate

Figure 46.2 Terrestrial NPP Corresponds to Climate

Figure 46.3 Terrestrial NPP Varies with Temperature and Precipitation

Figure 46.3 Terrestrial NPP Varies with Temperature and Precipitation

Figure 46.3 Terrestrial NPP Varies with Temperature and Precipitation (Part 1)

Figure 46.3 Terrestrial NPP Varies with Temperature and Precipitation (Part 2)

Figure 46.4 Marine NPP Is Highest around Coastlines

Figure 46.4 Marine NPP Is Highest around Coastlines

Figure 46.5 Chemical Elements Cycle among Compartments of the Biosphere

Figure 46.6 The Global Water Cycle

Figure 46.6 The Global Water Cycle

Figure 46.7 The Global Nitrogen Cycle

Figure 46.8 Where Does the Extra Nitrogen Come From?

Figure 46.8 Where Does the Extra Nitrogen Come From?

Figure 46.8 Where Does the Extra Nitrogen Come From? (Part 1)

Figure 46.8 Where Does the Extra Nitrogen Come From? (Part 2)

Figure 46.9 High Nutrient Input Creates Dead Zones

Figure 46.9 High Nutrient Input Creates Dead Zones

Figure 46.10 The Global Carbon Cycle

Figure 46.10 The Global Carbon Cycle

Figure 46.11 Earth’s Radiation Balance

Figure 46.11 Earth’s Radiation Balance

Figure 46.12 Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Are Increasing

Figure 46.12 Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Are Increasing

Figure 46.12 Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Are Increasing (Part 1)

Figure 46.12 Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Are Increasing (Part 2)

Figure 46.13 Global Temperatures Are Increasing

Figure 46.13 Global Temperatures Are Increasing

Figure 46.14 Global Precipitation Patterns Have Changed

Apply the Concept, Ch. 46, p. 905

Figure 46.15 Climate Change Affects Life Histories