ch9 climate
vocabulary
vocabulary
coral reef lab
BONUS
100
Describe factors that result in natural variations in climate….e.g. past glacial and interglacial periods
include ocean currents (distribution of cold and warm water around Earth), ocean-atmospheric oscillations, intensity of the sun, time of year, and volcanic eruptions. Long term variability can be explained by the 3 Milankovitch cycles. The first involves the elliptical orbit stretching and shortening (100,000 years). The next cycle entails the angle of tilt of earth’s axis shifting (40,000 years). And lastly, the earth “wobbles” on the axis (26,000 years) (p. 210-213).
100
These non-native species can cause environmental harm when introduced to a new area, often outcompeting local species.
What are invasive species?
100
What is a closed system?
A closed system is a natural physical system that does not allow transfer of matter in or out of the system
100
What is the Shannon-Wiener Index?
A mathematical measure used in science to quantify the diversity in an area
100
What subjects does Molly tutor?
Reading, Writing, and Environmental Science
200
which month had the highest precipitation?
March
200
This type of symbiotic relationship benefits both species involved, such as bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar.
What is Mutualism?
200
What is a Marine Protected Area?
Designated areas of the ocean, including estuaries and Great Lakes, set aside for conservation and management to protect marine life and habitats, while potentially allowing for sustainable use of resources
200
Would the abundance of creatures be different at night? Why or why not?
Yes, because species can be nocturnal, diurnal, and crepescular, the amount of animals, and the number of different species changes depending on the time of day
200
What is Molly's favorite Environmental Science topic?
Evolution
300
Draw a diagram illustrating the greenhouse effect
300
This occurs when individuals of different species compete for the same resource in an ecosystem, such as food or space.
What is interspecific competition?
300
What is a primary producer?
Plants, algae, and certain bacteria that capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and convert it into forms that living cells can use.
300
Describe how you measured biodiversity in your coral snapshot lab. How did you differentiate diversity between the sites?
Counted species, calculated percentage of transect, found richness, evenness, and Shannon-Wiener Index
300
What is Molly's favorite animal?
Sloths
400
list 5 effects of climate change
5 effects of climate change are (p. 219):
In 50 years there has been an 8 inch rise in global sea level from thermal expansion, melting glaciers, and melting ice sheets.
An increase in the frequency of wildfires as well as pests.
Earlier springs lead to early flowering, migration, and hotter summers from the onset of warm weather.
Heavier storms from the increased energetic atmospheric circulation.
- Cumulative costs for damaged infrastructure, lost property values, and health costs due to climate change.
400
These long-term changes in the Earth’s orbit and tilt are believed to be a significant factor in triggering ice ages.
What are Milankovitch Cycles?
400
What is biotic potential?
the maximum rate at which a species can reproduce under ideal conditions
400
What is richness?
Number of different species in a given area
400
What is Molly's favorite type of car?
Mazda Miata NA
500
What are some conclusions you can draw from this graph?
Keeling curve, increase since industrial revolution from anthropogenic activity
500
This type of factor, such as food or disease, limits population growth more significantly as population density increases.
What is a density dependent factor?
500
What is the tropic level pyramid; draw and label it!
:)
500
What are the pros and cons of protected marine areas?
They can help protect biodiversity, allowing fish populations and coral reefs to recover while supporting surrounding fisheries through the spillover effect. They also boost ecotourism and research opportunities, but they can be costly to enforce, may create economic hardships for fishing communities, and still face threats from climate change and pollution.
500
Who are Molly's favorite F1 drivers (there are 2)
Niki Lauda and Sebastian Vettel