Terrestrial ecosystems
High temperatures, high humidity, lots of rainfall, and lots of vegetation.
Ex. The Amazon
Tropical Rainforests
Shallow water, many plants and animals. Used for protection
Ex. The Great Barrier
Coral Reef
Polar bears, penguins, and musk oxen
Tundra
Anglerfish, giant squid, and gulper eel
Abyssal zone
What is climate change?
Long-term change to the average weather patterns in an area
Cold, dry, and very few plants
Tundra
Still freshwater. Lakes, ponds, and marshes
Lentic
Jaguars, sloths, toucans, and anacondas
Tropical rainforest
Starfish, barnacles, and mussels
Intertidal zone/Littoral
What is biodiversity?
All of the life on Earth
Hot summers and moderate rainfall. Grass is the main plant species.
Grasslands, A.K.A. prairies
Also known as the Intertidal zone. On the shores of rivers, lakes, and seas. Conditions vary
Littoral
Camels, rattlesnakes, and gila monsters
Desert
Parrot fish, sea turtle, sea horse, and octopus
Coral reef
Why is climate change bad?
It raises average temperatures, reduces air quality, etc.
Very low moisture and very little rainfall
Desert
Part of the Oceanic Ecosystem. Found in deep water, very low light, least explored area of the world.
Abyssal zone
Black bears, deer, racoons, and squirrels
Temperate forest
Tuna, crabs, dolphins, and seals
Neritic zone
Why is biodiversity good?
It keeps species and genetics diverse
Very low temperatures, short summers, and long winters. Many evergreen trees.
Taiga or Boreal
Moving water. Streams, rivers, creeks, etc.
Lotic
Grey Fox, puma, golden jackal, cactus wren, and spotted skunk
Shrubland
Frogs, salamander, and trout
Lotic
What causes climate change?
Greenhouse gases