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Ecology
Chapter 40

2. 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

4. Earth’s biomes

5. 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
________________

6. Tropical rainforest distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

7. Savanna distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

8. Desert distribution: ______________ precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

9. Temperate Grassland distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

10. Temperate Deciduous Forest
distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

11. Coniferous Forest (Taiga)
distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

12. Arctic Tundra distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

13. Alpine Tundra distribution: ______________
precipitation: ______________
temperature: ______________
characteristics: ______________

14. 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.

15. Rain Shadow

16. Intertidal Distribution: _____________________
Water movement: _____________________
temperature: _____________________
characteristics: _____________________

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

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

19. Coral Reef Distribution: _____________________
Water movement: _____________________
temperature: _____________________
characteristics: _____________________

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

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

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

23. Estuary Distribution: _____________________
Water movement: _____________________
temperature: _____________________
characteristics: _____________________