Ecology - Ch 3 Flashcards

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Identify major reservoirs of fresh water.

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2
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Identify major reservoirs of salt water.

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3
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Describe the hydrologic cycle.

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4
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What are the important physical properties of water?

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5
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How does light vary with water depth?

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6
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How does temperature vary with water depth and season?

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7
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How does dissolved oxygen vary with water depth and season?

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8
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What is the relationship between CO2 and pH in aquatic environments?

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9
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What are the constraints experienced by organisms inhabiting estuarine environments.

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10
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How does rising CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere affect oceans?

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11
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What is epilimnion?

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12
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What is evapotranspiration?

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13
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What is fall turnover?

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14
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What is fusion?

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15
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Define hydrogen bonding.

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16
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What is hypolimnion?

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17
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What is the intertidal zone?

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18
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What is metalimnion?

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19
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What is specific heat?

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20
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What is thermocline?

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21
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What is transpiration?

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22
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Define viscosity.

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