Climate/Weather
Weather is the short-term conditions or long-term conditions
Short-term
Define Terrestrial
Dry Land
Difference between Freshwater and Saltwater
The amount of salt found in each
Makes up 2.5% of all water on Earth
Freshwater
One specific flora and fauna that live in Temperate Forests
Rainy, warm/hot
This ecosystem is known for having lots of reptiles (cold-blooded), very hot temperatures, and little rain
The desert
Define Biodiversity
The range of plants and animals found with an ecosystem, the foundation of all life
This service is given to humans naturally and is to our benefit; it does not cost money
Ecosystem Services
Biology Term that means maintaining balance or regulation
The Greenhouse Gas Effect causes what issue to occur
It heats/warms the Earth too much, which affects habitats, natural processes, and the growth of plants
Cold climates, coniferous trees, and animals with lots of fur/feathers are found here
Boreal Forests
Oceans and rivers meet to form these
Eustuaries
Wetlands provide this benefit to human habitats
Prevents flooding and erosion
The percentage of drinkable water
1% of the 2.5% of freshwater
Climate Change affects what processes or things
Ice melt, water levels, poverty/displacement, food sources, habitat loss
Define Temperate
Neutral, normal/regualr
This ecosystem has trees that look like fingers on a hand
Coastal Wetlands/Mangroves
This freshwater ecosystem is very close to us
Lake Erie
Define Bioluminescence
The ability of a plant or animal to glow
The climate of grassland ecosystems would look like this
Moderate rainfall, hot summers and cold winters (no fall or spring)
Example of human impact on Terrestrial Biomes
Deforestation, using all the fertile soil, wrecking habitats, forcing animals away from their home, etc
Example of human impact on Marine Ecosystems
Pollutants in the water, overfishing, destruction of coral reefs, loss of biodiversity
Example of human impact on Freshwater Ecosystems
Changing water patterns, pollution, destroying habitats, releasing non-native species, etc
Name one Greenhouse Gas
Carbon Dioxide (water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide,ect)