Polar ecosystem
name 2 producers
algae, phytoplankton
True or False
Artic tundra is colder than Antartic tundra
False.
The growing season is longer than Arctic tundra
True or False
True
changes in temp
insects living longer
negative effects on the economy
these are 3 of the few negative effects of climate change. T or F
T
Timberline
food web is based on what?
based on the ocean
Why are plants low-growing
avoid winds
Where can alpine tundras be found
high altitudes where trees cannot grow.
why are the roads, and buildings sinking
warm temperatures are thawing the permafrost
why do birds migrate to the arctic tundra
because the top parts of the soil gets soaked so it creates bogs and marshes which that's an ideal habitat for the birds.
why is it saltier at the bottom of the ocean?
Salt sinks to the bottom
Why does the soil have little nutrients in the Artic Tundra
Decomposition takes a long time
What type of plants are in the Alpine tundra
why is there climate change
enhanced greenhouse effect due to increases level of greenhouse gasses.
write down the 5 tropic levels in order
Primary producer
Primary consumer
Secondary consumer
Tertiary consumer
Quaternary consumer
what makes a "bridge" in a polar ecosystem
Ice is used by animlas to move around.
name 3 mammals that live in the Alpine tundra
pikas, marmots, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk
No, its because of the melting ice, they have to move to find new habitats and food.
high albedo reflects of _____
low albedo reflects of _____
snow/ice
dark colored land or open water
polar bears feed on seals and other marine mammals
T o F
true
most of Antartic is actually a ________ ecosystem
polar
By about how many days longer is the growing season than the artic tundras growing season.
what are green house gasses that trap the suns heat.
CO2, H20 vaper, CH4
why is the sea ice upside down