Ch. 52.1—Intro to Ecology & the Biosphere Flashcards
1
Q
The long-term prevailing weather conditions in an area constitute its ________
A
-Climate.
2
Q
The 4 major abiotic components of climate are:
A
- Temperature
- Precipitation
- Sunlight
- Wind
3
Q
__________ consists of patterns on the global, regional, and landscape level.
A
-Macroclimate.
4
Q
___________ consists of very fine patterns, such as those encountered by the community of organisms underneath a fallen log.
A
-Microclimate.
5
Q
Global climate patterns are determined largely by _________ and __________.
A
- Solar Energy.
- Orbit.
6
Q
The intensity of sunlight is strongest in the _______
(between 23.5° north latitude and 23.5° south latitude) where sunlight strikes Earth most directly
A
-Tropics.
