Climate & Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Major components of climate
A
temperature
moisture
light
2
Q
Effects of temperature increase on biochemical and physical processes
A
- Chemical reactions and physical properties are affected by temperature
- biochemical reactions are affected by temperature
- rate of diffusion increases
- evaporation increases
- solubility of compounds in water declines with lower temperatures
- membrane properties change with temperature
3
Q
Why is climate important
A
each plant species has an optimal level for every environmental factor
4
Q
Classification of plants based on temperature requirments
A
cool season crops
-peas, radish, tulips,
