L5 - Bar Med Flashcards
What goods can be found in the mediterranean?
Vegetation, e.g olives
Animal products, leather
Water
Plants with commercial value, e.g thyme for cooking
How does the Mediterranean provide commercial value?
Different goods are available, e.g animal hide for the production of leather and therefore clothes.
What is nutrient cycling?
Forests provide leaf litter which decompose into humus, therefore important nutrients are returned to the soil.
Why is nutrient cycling important?
Nutrients must be returned to the soil so plants in the future can use them for growth. If nutrients from dead plants are not returned to the soil it will degrade in quality, as a result vegetation will be unable to grow.
What do forests provide material-wise?
Timber for construction, furniture and paper.
Are there goods for research and development in the mediterranean, if so how many?
There are various genetic materials and medical ingredients available in the mediterranean biome.
What happens during water purification and regulation?
Water slows down in wetlands so sediment is deposited.
Pathogens are taken up by animals.
Why is vegetation necessary?
It provides habitats for different organisms in the ecosystem.
What is a green lung?
Scrublands remove and store carbon dioxide and give out oxygen purifying the atmosphere.
Why is scenery and wildlife an important aspect of the mediterranean? E.g pelicans and flamingos.
It attracts tourists and promotes tourism development. It is financially beneficial for the economy of the mediterranean.
What does vegetation cover do?
Protects underlying soil by intercepting rainfall and increasing lag time.
Erosion reduced, therefore flood risk is also reduces.
Ground acts like a sponge absorbing water when wet and releasing water when wet.
When is there the most rain in the mediterranean?
During warm winters there is usually the most rain.
When is it the driest in the mediterranean?
It is driest during the hot summers. From June to August there is usually no rainfall.
Name the iconic bird usually associated with the mediterranean.
The Pelican.
Name Mediterranean plants
Lavender, rosemary, thyme.
