Unit 1 & 2
Name two abiotic factors in the desert
Low precipitation & hot temperatures
Marine ecosystems usually occupy _____ ____ within the ocean, based on the distance from shore.
Specific Zones
Savanna grasses with ____ surface area exposed to the sun further help the grasses to conserve water
Less
Many birds ____ into the tundra during the growing season to feed, mate, and nest.
Migrate
What is an inference?
An inference is making an assumption using evidence or reasoning
Most of the oil that pollutes the ocean comes from ____ and ____
Cities & Towns
Are plants able to survive for a very prolonged time without water? True or False
True
What are the major threats in the tundra?
Oil Transportation, Oil Extraction, Oil Exploration
What’s the biggest problem on earth?
Global Warming
______ _____ - is the process of removing all of the trees from an area of land.
Clear Cutting
The Chaparral biome is also known as:
Mediterranean Forest
Are scientists certain of how many species are on Earth? True or False
False
Loss of forest can lead to ______ in areas that did not have flooding problems before.
Flooding
Forests with great diversity of plants, do not have a great diversity of other organisms. True or False
False
Is camouflage a common adaptation for chaparral animals? True or False
True
Biodiversity can affect the stability of ____ and the sustainability of ____
Population, Ecosystems