TOT
Which two factors define an ecoregion
Abiotic and Biotic
A sink, a tub
Explain how Dichotomous keys work
You answer the first question and then it directs you where to go
Name 3 human activities that speed up erosion?
Deforestation
mining
overgrazing
Biotic means what?
Living
How many mountain peaks does texas have?
91
What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area that catches the water that falls to earth's surface and drains it over land or underound
Identify Bird W
Certhidea
How does rain get pollutants in it?
Rain can dissolve the pollutants in the atmosphere emitted from factories and cars
Where is Lubbock?
Panhandle
Abiotic means?
Nonliving
what are the stages of the water cycle?
Evaporation
condensation
precipitation
Identify Bird X
Camarhynchus
Why are watersheds vital to every other habitat on earth?
They provide the water that all organisms need to survive
Biotic Factors
Vegetation/plants
types of animals
Identify the 5 ecoregions of Texas
Rolling and high plains
piney woods
gulf coast prairies and Marshes
Edwards Plateau
Trans Pecos
What are the 4 types of precipitation?
Rain,hail sleet snow
Identify Bird Y
Ceridea
What makes a wetland?
Marshes swamps and bogs
Abiotic Characteristics
Types of soil
precipitation
temp range
land features
What is an ecoregion?
An ecoregion is a large area of land that has unique characteristics for that region
Where does the water drain to in a water shed?
It drains to the lowest water source in the area, usually a lake river bay or ocean
Identify Bird Z
Geospiza
What are habitats near rivers called?
Riparian habitats
Name an ecoregion that experiences droughts
Big bend
hill country
panhandle
gulf coast