Biomes
which biome has heavy rainfall and warm temperatures?
tropical rainforest
What is the energy source we rely on the most currently?
natural gas
how many oceans are there?
5
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
stratosphere
is seaweed a type of algae?
yes it is...but all of you told me it was not algae in gym class last week!!!!
What biome will the tropical rainforest turn into after depleted?
savanna
most obvious drawback of solar energy
not available at night unless batteries
which ocean ecosystem has very high biodiversity?
coral reefs
The atmosphere is primarily made up of which gas?
Nitrogen gas
the longest type of algae?
(giant) kelp
how many types of deserts did we learn about?
3
Where are wind farms most ideal?
offshore
list at least 3 of the 4 lake layers
littoral zone, limnetic zone, profundal zone, benthic zone.
What is the main type of photochemical smog?
Tropospheric ozone
how much of the earth's O2 is produced from phytoplankton and ultraplankton?
1/2
What is another name for a Boreal Forest biome?
Taiga
major ethanol producers?
corn and sugarcane
What is a land area that delivers runoff, sediment, and dissolved substances to rivers, lakes, etc. ?
watershed
How long does dry deposition remain in the air after emissions?
2-3 days
a type of photosynthetic protist
phytoplankton
Which biome is being described below?
Bitter cold winters, hot/dry summers, fertile topsoil and sparse/uneven rainfall.
Temperate Grassland
If we want to transition to sustainable energy, for what two countries is it crucial for them to make the shift?
US and China
Which type of lake contains low nutrient levels?
ogliotrophic
What phenomenon/weather event triggered the London Smog of 1952?
Thermal inversion/temperature inversion
when is national algae day?
October 12th