People and the biosphere Flashcards
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Define an ecosystem
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The living organisms in a particular area, together with the non-living components of the environment Natural environment containing flora and fauna that live and interact with the environment
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What global factors effect biome distribution
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Temperature – locations near the equator receive more intense sunshine as sun rays are high all year, therefore temperature is high. As latitude increases, sunshine intensity decreases and temperature decreases. Precipitation – Linked to air pressure. Precipitation is high where hot and cold air meet. (mid latitudes and the equator) These meeting points change due, and can cause uncertainty in where the rain will fall.
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