Ecology and Ecosystems
What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?
Ecology!
What are living components of an ecosystem called?
Biotic factors
Which data are most useful for analyzing long-term climate trends?
Average temperatures over several decades
Which gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide.
Name a human activity that contributes to global warming
Deforestation
Name a characteristic feature of a temperate grassland
Moderate rainfall and seasonal temperature changes.
What is an example of an abiotic factor in a tropical savanna?
Rainfall
Why do polar regions experience colder temperatures compared to the equator?
They receive less direct sunlight due to the Earth's curvature.
How do greenhouse gases increase global temperatures?
They trap heat in the atmosphere.
200 Points: What is a natural factor that contributes to global warming?
Volcanic eruptions.