Distribution of Life vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Latitude
A
How far north or south an area is from the equator, measured in degrees, which ranges from
0 degrees at the equator to
90 degrees (north) at the North Pole and
90 degrees (south) at the South Pole
2
Q
species richness
A
The number of different species in an area.
3
Q
Freshwater ecosystems
A
Contain freshwater (which has a low salt concentration, usually
< 1% and include lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
4
Q
Marine ecosystems
A
Contain saltwater and include oceans, coral reefs, and mangroves.
