AP Environmental Science Climate Biomes and Ecosystem Ecology

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What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

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The air pressure decreases.

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Warm ocean currents generally come from where?

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The Equator.

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Which type of trees is found in a temperate forest?

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Deciduous.

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The five key climate groups are based on the annual and monthly averages of what two factors?

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Temperature and precipitation.

Front

What determines the amount of solar energy received at a location?

Back

Latitude.

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What is a biome?

Back

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

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What is the primary factor that influences climate?

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Latitude, as it affects solar energy distribution.

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Define ecosystem ecology.

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The study of interactions among organisms and their environment, focusing on energy flow and nutrient cycling.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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They help regulate temperatures by distributing heat around the planet.