5.6 Coping with climate change Flashcards
1
Q
changes in organisms attributed to climate change can be divided into what two categories?
A
changing distribution of species and altered development and life cycles
2
Q
what is the equation for Q10 (the temperature coefficient)?
A
rate of reaction at temperature T + 10 degrees celsius / rate of reaction at temperature T
3
Q
what is the optimum temperature?
A
the temperature at which the rate of reaction is highest
4
Q
what is phenology?
A
the study of seasonal events in the lives of animals or plants
