What's That Biome?
dry with temperature extremes, little vegetation & nocturnal animals
Desert!
This type of species enters a new ecosystem, reproduces rapidly, and disrupts native populations. What is it?
Invasive species
Wildflowers growing in a previously burned field is an example of what kind of succession?
Secondary succession
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is short term, and climate is long term
It rained a lot over the weekend is an example of..
Weather
year-round rain, high biodiversity, can be tropical
Rainforest
These species reflect the health of an ecosystem through their own well-being. What are they?
Indicator species
Lichens colonizing fresh volcanic rock is an example of what kind of succession?
Primary succession
"Texas is typically hot in July" is an example of this long-term atmospheric trend.
Climate
cold climate with many conifers, animals often hibernate
taiga
four distinct seasons, many trees and animals with camouflage
deciduous forest
Sea otters help control sea urchin populations. Kelp forests depend on them for protection, as well as the other species that live in them. What kind of species are they?
Keystone species
A lava flow creates new rock that moss starts to grow on. This is an example of..
Primary succession
Between snow and the ocean, which one has higher albedo?
Snow
These species can grow in harsh conditions with little soil and nutrients. What are they called?
Pioneer species
grasses are dominant vegetation, little rainfall & tropical climate
Savanna
Species that arrive first in barren environments and can grow without soil are called what?
Pioneer species
A forest plot with 10 individuals, each from a different species, has a biodiversity index of...
1
Albedo is the ability of a surface to.....
reflect sunlight
Would the ocean have low or high albedo?
low, because the ocean does not reflect much light
hot & dry with mild winters, fire & drought are common
Chapparal
Frogs are sensitive to pollution because it can go through their skin. This means if there is pollution in the area, the frogs will get sick. What kind of species does this make them?
An indicator species ( a species that can indicate the health of an environment)
What is the main difference between primary and secondary succession?
What two factors are shown on a climatogram?
Temperature and Precipitation
What is the equation to find biodiversity?
number of species/numbers of individuals