Biomes
Which biome has the most biodiversity?
Tropical rainforest
The process of an area regrowing after a large disturbance to the ecosystem is called ____________.
Succession
Weathering ____________, Erosion ___________, Deposition _____________.
Weathering __Breaks___, Erosion __Moves___, Deposition __Drops____.
Which ecoregion does El Paso belong to?
Big bend county.
What is the order of the planets in out solar system?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Name the biome-
The coldest of all biomes. It is noted for frost molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little rain, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. Dead organic materials function as the nutrient pool.
Tundra
What type of succession occurs after a large forest fire?
Secondary succession
What are signs of evidence for a physical change?
Change in shape, Change in size, change in state of matter.
Which region is MOST PRONE to tsunamis, Hurricanes and flooding?
Gulf coast
What is the composition of Earths atmosphere?
79% Nitrogen, 20% oxygen, 1% other gasses
What is the main difference between freshwater and marine biomes?
Freshwater have low salt concentrations. Marine biomes have higher salt concentrations.
Which type of succession occurs after an area is covered in lava from a volcano?
Primary succession
What are signs of evidence for a chemical change?
1. Change in color temperature, light or sound
2. Change in odor
3. Production of gas
4. Formation of a precipitate
During what stage of the water cycle does ground and surface water become polluted?
a. Evaporation
b. condensation
c. Precipitation
d. Run off
D. Run-off.
Run-off water picks up any pollutants or trash on the ground, and carries them until the water is steady.
What are the 3 characteristics that allow life on earth?
Proximity to the sun, Presence of water, Composition of our atmosphere
List 3 useful behavioral adaptation for animals living in the desert.
Being nocturnal (sleep during the day), digging into sand, migration, choice in diet, etc.
What are 2 difference between primary and secondary succession?
1. Primary begins with rock and secondary begins with soil.
2. Primary takes much longer
3. Primary pioneer species are mosses and lichens, secondary pioneer species are grasses.
A river overflowing and flooding the microhabitats around it cause the areas to wash away. This is an example of
a. Weathering
b. Erosion
c. Deposition
Erosion
Why is it important for astronauts to train their muscles for space exploration?
Muscles and bones lose density quickly in outer space due to low gravity.
By doing things like diving in full space gear, or swimming for long periods of time, they can prepare their muscles and bones for similar space conditions.
What was the name of the AI planet model we used for the instagram templates?
Lavarion