APES Unit 05 Flashcard 01 Climate and Biomes

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What biome is most susceptible to human activity?

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Deserts are the biomes most susceptible to human activity due to their fragile ecosystems.

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How would you describe the air circulation over forests?

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The air over forests is typically humid due to the high levels of transpiration from trees.

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What is the primary factor that differentiates deserts, grasslands, and forests?

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Precipitation is the primary factor that differentiates these biomes.

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Which gas is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen is not considered a greenhouse gas.

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What best characterizes a biome?

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Climate is the primary characteristic that defines a biome.

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What is the definition of a biome?

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A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What role does precipitation play in biomes?

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Precipitation determines the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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Name a major greenhouse gas. What is its impact?

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Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

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What is the significance of the rain shadow effect?

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The rain shadow effect creates dry areas on the leeward side of mountains, affecting local climates.