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Rapid Climate Change Events During The Period Between 10ka...
The last glacial period has encountered numerous large–magnitude, rapid climate change events; characterising the period between 10ka and 50ka
(Steig, 1999). During this period was the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), which occurred approximately 21ka, a glacial period defined by changes in
greenhouse gases, sea level and ice sheets (Otto–Bliesner et al., 2006). In comparison the mid–Holocene occurred approximately 6000 years ago,
during the current interglacial. The Holocene period is regarded as relatively muted in terms of 'signals' of climate change, with changes primarily
associated with changes in seasonal solar radiance (Otto–Bliesner et al., 2006; Steig, 1999).
Models have been constructed in order to replicate the past climates, with specific reference to 'The Community Climate System Model: Version 3'
(CCSM3), aimed to define continental scale dynamics, variability and climate change (Collins et al., 2006). With the use of models the environmental
variation between the LGM and mid–Holocene periods can be construed. Roche et al (2007) refers to the LGM as the classic benchmark for models,
enhanced by the use of proxy data associated with ocean surfaces, vegetation, oceanic–circulation and atmospheric conditions.
Clark et al (2009) presented the extent of the LGM, with growth of ice–sheets to their maximum extent occurring between 33ka and 26.5ka; primarily
in response to climate forcing from decreases in northern summer insolation, tropical Pacific sea surface
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Research Report On Terrestrial And Aquatic Biomes
Dillan Bavis
November 28, 2016
Environmental Science
Research Report on Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes
Mr. Washington
4th Period When you hear the term biome, you think of plants and animals in the same biodiversity. A biome is a group of similar ecosystems that
cover a broad area, and maintained under the climate conditions of the region, especially such a community that has developed to climax. Biomes are
often defined by abiotic factors such as climate, relief, geology, soils, and vegetation. There are five major categories of biomes on earth. In these five,
there are many sub–biomes, under which are many more well defined ecosystems. Do you know the most important biomes? The Desert biome is one of
the important biomes in the world, it covers about one fifth of the world's surface, averages less than 50cm/year
, and is one of the driest places in the world. Although most deserts, such as the Sahara of the North Africa and the deserts of the southwestern U.S.,
Mexico, and Australia, has low latitudes. Most deserts have a considerable amount of specialized vegetation, as well as specialized vertebrate and
invertebrate animals. There are relatively few large mammals in the desert because most are not capable of surviving without water and withstanding
the heat. The dominant animals of the desert are the reptiles. Soils often have abundant nutrients because they need only water to become very
productive and have little or no organic matter. Disturbances are
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Savanna Geography
Savanna By Corey Carter A savanna is a grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does
not close. It receives less precipitation that tropical dry forests, but more than deserts; usually has a distinct rainy season. The open canopy allows
sufficient light to reach the ground to support an unbroken herbaceous layer consisting primarily of grasses. Savannas have a very warm temperature
year round. There are actually two very different seasons in a savanna; a very long dry season (winter), and a very wet season (summer). In the dry
season only an average of about 4 inches of rain falls. Between December... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can run in bursts of 70 miles per hour to catch its prey. Other animals, like lions and hyenas, hunt in groups
and trap the weaker animals away from the protection of the herd. One reason that so many different kinds of plant eating animals can live on the
savanna is that different species have adapted to eat different plants. This may be a different type of plant or even plants at different heights. Some
animals are built to eat low grass while others, like giraffes, are designed to eat leaves high up in
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What Are You Ever Visited Any Biomes?
Have you ever visited any biomes lately? What is your favorite? A biome is a major biological community that occurs over a large area of land. The
plants and animals living in are as different as their climate. The world contains many other biomes: tundra, taiga, temperate forest (deciduous forest),
to name a few. Some biomes are located in different locations such as Europe, Canada, United States, with different temperature of–30В°F. They have
seasons winter season similar to the United States. The arctic has permanently frozen subsoil. Different region in the same biome tend to support similar
types of plants and animal life.
Arctic Tundra The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast, treeless area of low, swampy plain in the far north around the Arctic Ocean. It includes the northern
lands of Europe (Lapland and Scandinavia), Asia, (Siberia), and North America (Alaska and Canada), as well as most of Greenland. Another type of
tundra is the alpine tundra, which is a biome that exists at the tops of high mountains. This is the Earth's coldest climate. Since the sun does not rise for
nearly six months of the year, it is not unusual for the temperature to be below –30МЉ F. In summer, a thin layer of topsoil softens and creates many
pools, lakes, and marshes, a sanctuary for mosquitoes, midgets, and blackflies. According to Class of the Future, most birds and mammals only use the
tundra as a summer home (Smith, 2010). More than 100 species of migrant birds are attracted by the
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Describe The Fynbos Biome
The Fynbos biome is the name given to the indigenous vegetation that puts the garden. Many plants that are popular worldwide today had their origins
in the fynbos biome. Many fynbos species are typically confined to acidic nutrient–poor sandstone soils. Fynbos is the name given to a type of
vegetation. It is a shrubby, hard–leaved, evergreen type of vegetation. Fynbos is characterized by the presence of reed–like plants. Fynbos makes up
sixty seven percent of the fynbos biome. It is the vegetation that gives the Cape region most of it's unique floristic characteristics. The Fynbos Biome is
exquisite, but fragile. From rugged mountain slope and rolling sandy dunes to marshy plains, the fynbos biome is incredibly distinct. Fynbos biome is
unique because it has adapted to extreme conditions. Fynbos has the ability to withstand. Although it contains by far the greatest number of species and
has the highest levels of endemism. Fynbos biome includes three major vegetation formations largely confined to the nutrient–poor soils, it has the
highest number of rare and endangered taxa. .
The intervals between fires must allow the slowest growing plant to flower at least three successive seasons. The fynbos is located in the winter rainfall
region. Fynbos growth take place during winter and spring. South Africa's biomes covers only about 6.7% of South Africa but ... Show more content on
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Colonization of the Cape transformed fynbos country into vast farmlands of wheat, oats, canola, fruit trees, vineyards and livestock pastures for sheep
and cattle. Fire integral to fynbos, an integral feature of the fynbos biome is fire and it is an essential component of its perpetuation. Fynbos areas
should not be burned more frequently than seven to twelve years but lightning strikes are happening more often resulting in veld fires. This could have
an adverse effect on endangered fynbos species that take several years before they
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Rainforest Biomes Research Paper
Biomes,there are six different types of biomes on Earth.The rainforest biomes is one of the six biomes on Earth and it has distinct and different
characteristics than the others.That is why I chose this biome it is most appealing to me.I also like this biome because it has a ton of undiscoverd
animals.It also has a variety of food to eat from so you'll never starve.
The rainforest is located around the equator.But these are the places that have tons of rainforest in them Brazil,Peru,Indonesia,and Colombia,Congo
(Democratic Republic).Those are the places that have the most amount of rainforest that anyplace else.These are the place that have a little bit of
rainforest Bolivia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ecuador, Gabon, Guyana, India,... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Average rainfall humidity is between 77% and 88%.Rainfall is often more than 100 inches a year.
Rainforests are extremely rich in all kinds of life.The rainforest is filled with a lot of animals and plants.The most popular animals in the rainforest are
the Toucan,Gorilla,Boa Constrictor, and the Orangutan.The most popular plants in the rainforest are ,Palm Euterpe Precatoria,Bromeliads,Epiphyte,
and Lianas.The rainforest is filled with loads of plants and animals those are just some of the plants and animals located in the rainforest.
Some interesting facts about a rainforest is that a rainforest can be called a jungle.A tree in a rainforest can grow up to 150 feet tall. Rainforests cover
around 2 percent of the Earth, but about 50 percent of the plants and animals on the earth live in the rainforest.Rainforests are the forests that get high
amounts of rainfall.There are 70 million acres of rainforest in the world but every minute 1ВЅ acre of rainforest is
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Chaparral Biome In Southern California
A chaparral biome is a plant community shaped by a specific climate characterized by hot, dry summers, and rainy winters. This climate is known as the
Mediterranean climate and it occurs in regions located within the Mediterranean Basin. Although Mediterranean climate is common within the
Mediterranean Basin, it is not exclusive to this area. It can also be experienced in many other areas throughout the world including Cape Town located
in South Africa, the western coast of South America, and the western coast of theUnited States of America. These area's specific climate are what
allows them to be categorized them as chaparral biomes. This essay will focus on the latter of these aforementioned chaparral biomes, specifically the
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A biome can be best described as a group of flora and fauna in a specified habitat that live together and occur naturally. Meanwhile, a chaparral,
which roots from the Spanish word chaparro (meaning scrub oak), is a community of plants that mainly consist of dense trees and shrubs that
have adapted to the Mediterranean climate. This climate is an essential characteristic of this biome. Another essential characteristic of this biome
is its susceptibility to droughts and wildfires. This is caused by the lack of rainfall it receives per year. For comparison's sake, the average yearly
amount of rainfall the contiguous United States receives is 30.21 inches (or 767 millimeters) while chaparral biomes receive a mere 10 to 15 inches of
rainfall a year. Wildfires are a major aspect to the chaparral cycle because they clear the land of dead vegetation in order to make room for new
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Deciduous Forest Biomes
A biome is a large community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. Every biome has a certain group of animals and plants and they are able to
live because they can adapt to the environment in that biome. There are biomes on land (terrestrial) and underwater (aquatic). All plants and animals
that live in a biome are interdependent, meaning they depend on each other in one way or another. The two biomes being compared are the taiga
biome and the deciduous forest biome. These two have similarities and differences and are both a big part of human life. However, uninformed people
are negatively affecting these biomes even though they are very important to life on Earth.
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Taigas have less diversity in plants compared to other biomes. The most common tree is the conifer. Conifers include Pines, Spruces and Firs.
However, there might be some deciduous species in a taiga, too. As I mentioned earlier, the soil is very acidic and poor in nutrients so plants have
to adapt to the environment. Although it precipitates enough to water the trees, the precipitation is often frozen. Conifers have adapted to their
frozen environment by having thin needles with a waxy coating. This reduces the amount of water lost through transpiration. Conifers have a cone
structure so the heavy snow can easily slide off. If they did not have this adaption, the branches would break off. Instead of flowers, fungi and
mosses cover the ground. Deciduous forests have five different zones. The first zone is the Stratum zone. In this zone, there are Oaks, Beeches,
Maples, Chestnut Hickories, Elms, Basswoods and Sweet Gum trees. The second zone has young, short trees. The third zone is called the shrub
zone. Some of the shrubs that live here are Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Huckleberries. The fourth zone is the herb zone and it contains herbal
plants. The last zone is the ground zone. Mainly mosses and lichens grow here. The trees have adapted to the forest by having thick bark. This keeps
pesky animals out and it prevents the tree form dying. Also, the leaves fall off during the winter and the trees go into a state of dormancy to
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Biomes In The Tundra
Biomes are a large community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. There are nine major biomes in the world which include; tundra, taiga,
temperate forest, tropical forest, desert, savanna, chaparral, freshwater, and marine/salt water. "All of the biomes need to be protected over the past
several years, human activity has destroyed, exploited, or polluted many of the biomes." They are spilt in three regions, temperate, tropical, and polar.
And have two broad habitat types, terrestrial and aquatic.
The tundra is a frosty biome, which makes it difficult for plants and animals similar to survive. This biome is classified as terrestrial (living mainly on
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The difference is that the temperate forest is located in Canada, in the eastern part of the United States, Europe, and some in Japan and China.
Terrestrial biome is distinguished by common to enormous seasonal changes in temperature; rainfall, however, is usually more evenly dispersed.
Leaves of deciduous trees drop during autumn and winter. This biome receives 30 to 60 inches of rain each year. Temperate deciduous forests have
a substantial range of plant species. There are three levels of plants. Lichen, and other small plants can be found on the forest floor. Shrubs fill in the
middle level and hardwood trees like maple, oak, and beech make up the third level. The taiga and the temperate deciduous forest overlap. There is a
large diversity of animals in this biome. Insects, spiders, turtles and salamanders are common. Birds like broad–winged hawks, cardinals, and pileated
woodpeckers are found in this biome. Mammals include white–tailed deer, raccoons, porcupines and red
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Desert Biome : The Desert And The Sahara Desert
Biomes
Introduction
All biomes have a special features that make them all interesting.
A biome is a naturally recurring place, like the desert or the rainforest.
Desert –The desert biome is a huge biome. It covers в…• of the Earth's surface. There is two main types of desert biome– the hot and the cold. The
rainfall is very low– 8–13 centimetres per annum. The plants are minimal because it is always hard to find and store water and it is a very tough
environment to grow in. Antarctica is the largest cold biome covered in ice and snow. The largest hot biome in the whole world is the Sahara desert,
which is in Africa.
Savanna– A Savanna has a very hot season and a very wet season. The savanna is mostly dry grass and shrubs. This means that there are lots of
grazing animals who eat the grasses. Savannas mostly occur Africa, Australia, India and South America. The African Savanna is the largest of the
Savannas covering nearly half of Africa. The average temperature is 20–30 degrees celsius. The normal rainfall is around 25–75 centimetres per year.
Tropical rainforest–Tropical rainforests balance the world's climate. They help to balance climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. The tropical
rainforest is very wet with 200–1000 cm of rain per year. With this much rain the humidity is rather high– 77%–88%. The temperature is 21–30
degrees celsius. All this makes the tropical rainforest a very lush and beautiful.
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Biomes are the Communities of the World
Biomes are all over the world, that's why they are considered the "world's major communities." Biomes are large areas scattered around the earth, filled
with animals and plants acclimating to their environments. You can classify biomes in many different ways, by their climate, their biodiversity, human
activity, their animals and plants, and their habitats. There are only five conspicuous types of biomes, Grassland,Tundra, Desert, Aquatic, and forest.
Without biomes, the earth would be unbalanced. Throughout the years, we have cause a lot of damage towards our earth, such as causing pollution,
and abolishing natural habitats. If we continue living like this, there might be more serious or severe implications on the biomes. Knowing that we
share the world with so many other species of plants and animals, we should consider the consequences of our actions. The Aquaticbiome is the most
significant out of all of the five biomes. Water is essential and important for life here on Earth. It's what we all need in order to survive. Water also
supports life, and many different species live in it, or for some parts of their life. Since water covers one–thirds of the Earth, the temperature of the
aquatic biome tends to be humid and slightly cool. It is fairly constant so it can be able to tolerate life. This region is filled with so many different
species of animals some big and some even small. The Aquatic biome is broken into two regions freshwater and marine
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Biological And Environmental Influence Of Biomes On Earth
Biomes is an area on earth that can be classified according to plants and animals that live there. Each biome consists of many ecosystems whose
communities have adapted to the small differences in climate and the environment inside the biome. There are many different types of biomes on
earth's surface. The divisions are based on climate patterns, soil types, animals, and plants that inhabit the area. There are five basic types of biomes
which includes; desert, aquatic, grasslands, forest, and tundra. The tundra is a biome typified by permafrost, permanently frozen ground, that is found
in polar regions and isolated patches at the tops of mountains. The tundra is located all over the world. Places such as Alaska, Northern Canada, edges of
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Continents such as South America, South Africa, and the Western tip of Australia. The animals are all mainly grassland and desert types adapted to
hot, dry weather. Animals that are in the biome are coyotes, jack rabbits, mule deer, alligator lizards, and horned lizards. The climate is 30–40 В°F.
Dependent on latitude, yearly range can be between –20В°C to
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Arctic Like Biomes
The Arctic like biomes has a very limited amount of plant and animal life compared to other biomes. These Arctic like biomes would include the
Arctic of course, the Taiga, and the Tundra. They are very well known for its ridiculously cold and harsh climate and is important because it helps
moderate our global climate. One example of an animal from these Arctic like biomes is the Mustela obsesipedetes. There is little doubt that creatures
in these Arctic like biomes are perfectly adapted for life in the cold. In my personal opinion, I believe that the Mustela obsesipedetes is the most well
adapted creature in the whole entire Animalia. The species is a member of the Mustela genus. The genus Mustela can be characterized by several,
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The Mustela albus obesipedetes has adapted to its environment in many numerous ways such as it is at the top of the food chain in the Arctic, Tundra,
and Taiga despite its appearance. An adaptation it has would be its light, snowy white coat of fur that can turn into a shade of brown. Over the course
of the biome's harsh winters, it snows a tremendous amount, making everything white, icy, and snowy. In the winter, the Mustela albus obesipedetes'
fur is snowy white and turns brown as it transitions to the summer, blending into the environment. Another characteristic it has is its ability to keep
warm against the jarring cold weather. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has insulated blubber, making it fat, but helps it keep cozy, warm, and active
throughout its day. The diet of the Mustela albus obesipedetes primarily consists of meat, such as polar bears, wolves, eagles, foxes, and whatnot.
Although these animals may seem impossible for this small, vulnerable creature to catch, the Mustela albus obesipedetes' hunger and wanting of prey
takes on another level of savage, ferociously defeating its opponent with all its features. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has a very large diet and likes
to eat very much, in reflection to its chubby
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Biomes And Biomes : Biomes Essay
Biomes A biome is a large, natural community of distinct vegetation and growth habits that occupy a large geographic area. There are many different
forms of biomes. Their main classification is there average temperature and average precipitation. The precipitation and temperature determine what
plants can survive in the area. However, over millions of years plants have been able to adapt to their biomes in order to survive.
Vegetation of a biome can vary drastically from biome to biome. In the Arctic Tundra it is extremely cold year round with little precipitation; the main
plant life in this biome is low shrubs, sedges, lichens, and mosses. Tropical Rainforests are basically the opposite. Tropical Rainforests have no cold
or dry periods. It rains nearly every day and forms dense jungles. With the amount of plant life and precipitation, there is a huge amount of
decomposers. Somewhat in the middle of these two vastly different biomes, not necessarily geographically, is the Temperate Grasslands. As the name
suggests, grasses are the dominant form for life, there are riparian woodlands (trees occurring along streams). Once a thriving biome, is now managed
mainly as rangeland due to years of commercial farming.
Temperate Grasslands are located in between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The veldts of Africa, the pampas of South America,
the steppes of Eurasia, and the plains of North America are the main regions of Temperate Grasslands.
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Tundra Biomes
Biomes are regions of the world with similar climate (weather, temperature) animals and plants.
And in this project on biomes i will be talking about one type of biome and that is tundra.
Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost–molded landscapes,
extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. Dead organic material functions as a nutrient pool. The two
major nutrients are nitrogen and phosphorus. Nitrogen is created by biological fixation, and phosphorus is created by precipitation. Tundra is separated
into two types: arctic tundra and alpine tundra.
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Of the North American, Scandinavian and Russian tundras, the Scandinavian tundra is the warmest, with winter temperatures averaging 18В°F (–8В°C)
The tundra is basically like a desert when it comes to precipitation. Only about 6 – 10 inches of precipitation (mostly snow) fall each year. Below the
soil is the tundra's permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of earth. During the short summers the top layer of soil may thaw just long enough to let
plants grow and reproduce. Since it can't sink into the ground, water from melting permafrost and snow forms lakes and marshes each summer.
There is barely any vegetation in the tundra, only about 1,700 different species, which isn't very much. These are mostly shrubs, sedges, mosses,
lichens and grasses. There are about 400 varieties of flowers. The growing season is only about 50 to 60 days long. There are no trees, except for
some birches in the lower latitudes. The ground is always frozen beneath the top layer of soil, so trees can't send their roots down. Willows do grow
on some parts of the tundra but only as low carpets about 3 inches (8 cm) high. Most plants grow in a dense mat of roots which has developed over
thousands of years. The soil is very low in nutrients and minerals, except where animal droppings
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Tropical Rainforest Biome Essay
Tropical Rainforest Biome The biome Tropical rainforest is an ecosystem that combines an equal amount of sun, rain, and very warm temperatures.
With this mixture it creates a very humid, almost steamy atmosphere. It stays this way all year long, temperatures don't even alternate between day and
night. With all the humidity and moisture the precipitation rate is much higher than other places, The yearly rainfall ranges from 80–400 inches. With
this being the climate of this biome, it comes along with unique plants and animals. There are approximately 10 million species of animals, plants, and
insects home to the tropical rainforest. Some of the many plant species include, epiphytes, bromeliads, orchids, rubber tree and many more. Most of
the trees and plants are used by man either for food or to make goods and products. Many of the plants are edible, some of those plants include
bananas, coconuts, and spices. Most of the spices we use for cooking come from the tropical rainforest biome. Those spices include cinnamon, cloves,
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Since the climate is constant moisture and warmth is so high and constant the population of animals and plants is higher than other biomes. Tropical
rainforests also supply a constant supply of precipitation and a variety of foods for the animals that live in this biome. Small animals like frogs,
lizards, birds, snakes, and monkeys are very common in the tropical rainforest. Most animals that live in this biome live in tall trees and have not step
foot on the ground in fear of predators. Since there are so many different types of animals that compete for food, many species have adapted to eating a
certain type of food that no other animal
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Taiga Biome Essay
The taiga is the largest biome in the world and is one of the three main forest biomes. It is also called the boreal forest. This ecosystem is found in
Europe, Asia, and in North America. It stretches across Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia, which means it spreads through the Northern
Hemisphere. The taigas average temperature per year is 32 degree fahrenheit. This biome has short wet summers and long cold winters. Precipitation
is an everyday thing in the taiga. Fires are very common in the taiga biome. These fires help get rid of the old and sick trees that are no longer
needed or necessary. The trees in the taiga are known as evergreen trees. This means that these trees are green all year long and never lose their leaves.
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The Tundra Biome
In class, we watched a film explaining the wonders of the tundra biome. Tundra refers to the treeless plains that are most commonly characteristic of the
cold environment of arctic and sub–arctic regions. They make up 1/5, or 20%, of the Earth's surface. The word tundra originated and derived from the
Finnish word "Tunturia" which means 'treeless heights,' which applies perfectly to tundra and its lack of large trees. When one refers to the tundra biome
, they thinks about the characteristics of location containing an extremely cold climate, low biotic diversity, simple vegetation structure, short growing
season, limited drainage and large population oscillation.
In the tundra, there are two types: arctic tundra and alpine tundra. The arctic
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Taga Biome Research Paper
Did you know the Taiga is the largest biome in the world? In this biome most of the tree life is conifers. The taiga has a specific climate, appearance,
producers, and consumers
The taiga climate is very unique. It is wet and has an average precipitation of 12 to 33 inches. The largest of the precipitation is snow. Thetaiga has the
second coldest temperature in the world. The temperature ranges between – 65 and 70 degrees. The seasons are much different then other biomes .The
taiga has two seasons. In the winter the temperature is almost always below freezing. Winter lasts for 6 or 7months. In the summer, the temperature is
above freezing and has highs in the 70's.
A producer is an organism that sunlight into food.
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Tropical Rainforest Biome
The vegetation dominated biome, commonly known as the tropical rainforest, inhabits the most known and unknown plant and animal species in the
world. The biome is located at the lower end of the equator, which brings constant warm and wet weather conditions during the daytime. Many tropical
rainforests are located in the Central America and Australia regions. Overall, the TropicalRainforest has great biodiversity and constant temperatures
that make it such a distinct biome. As a result of the biomes location near the equator, it experiences no dry season. Every year , the biome receives no
less than 2,000 mm of rain, which lets the environment constantly thrive, or have no off season. The temperature in these areas average around 70
degrees,
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Tropical Rain Biome
The biome I chose was the tropical rain forest. The tropical rain forest has lots of dangerous and interesting animals. The tropical rain forest has a
70–85F weather all year long. The climate is warm but damp and wet. Tropical rain forests can be found between 30N– 30S. The tropical rain forest is
full of life providing a habitat for lots of plants, flowers, and trees. The rain forest has a lot of dangers such as rainfall= 80–400 inches of rainfall per
year. The tropical rain forest is a great place that is filled with life and is one of the most beautiful biomes in the world. Climate The tropical rain
forest has a very warm but damp climate. The weather is mostly rainy and the temperature is warm. The temperature goes from 70–85F
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American Prairie Research Paper
Research Paper:
The American Prairie–A Known Wonder
By: Avani Pammidimukkala #20 and
Tanvi Prem #24
Due Date: May 26th, 2016
Introduction– When people think of the American Prairie, they think of a dull, and grassy–full biome. But, the American Prairie is an extremely
fascinating biome. At first glance, this grassy biome may look really dull and boring, but if you look deeper into it and feel nature playing its daily
roles in this prairie around you, then you will see how unique this biome is.
Location–
The American Prairie is usually located at mid–latitudes, such as the middle of North America. Covered with grasses and numerous wild flowers, this
area of land is huge. On the American prairie, trees grow that well, due to the lack of not too much rain. But, there are still some trees, and if they are
there, they are regularly scattered very far apart. The American Prairie is located from the Great Plains to southern Texas and Mexico that forms an
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Currently, this biome is experiencing a lot of human impact that affects the environment greatly. The increased agricultural use of soil has created
erosion, and its quality is going down. This is causing the Bison and Pronghorn that live on the prairie to become almost extinct. The American
Prairie grassland is disappearing due to dividing up the land for farming and urban development. Dividing up the land for farming is bad because the
animals of the grasslands don't have any way to move around. Prairie animals are also being endangered. When the prairie grassland is converted into
cropland, it reduces the food source for many wild animals. This can lead to migration or possibly the starvation of the animals. Hundreds of animals
have been hunted for valuable body parts. Also, bison have been hunted for their meat. This caused animals to near extinction. Humans have also done
much more damage to this biome,
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Tropical Rainforest Biome
The biome I have chosen is the Tropical Rainforest. The tropical rainforest has two different seasons: a dry season and wet season. The rainforest
does not have the four seasons we go through here in the deciduous forest. The dry and wet seasons usually last for about six months. The dry season
is where there is a low amount of rainfall and the wet season is where there is a large amount. Here in the rainforest you can find many different
animals. There is the African Forest Elephant its weighs around 6,000 lbs as an adult. This elephant adapts to the rainforest by living in dense
forests. Then there is the bengal tiger its weighs around 575 lbs and has beautiful orange and white fur with black stripes. It adapts by being sneaky
and nocturnal this helps him catch prey. Also there is the Wagler's Pit Viper which can grow up to 4 feet. It adapts by being able to sense heat and
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Here you can find a Barbados Lily. It is a beautiful soft orange lily that blooms for 10 months out of the year. It adapts by not requiring a lot of sun.
Also there is the Adiantum capillus– veneris. It is a fern that is green and can grow up to 6–12 inches. This plant adapts by being able to grow in moist
areas. Then there is the Toothed Clubmoss. This plant adapts by growing in layers. The temperature in thisbiome averages from 64 ℉ to 93℉.
The temperature varies little in change. The yearly rainfall here is around 80– 400 inches. The yearly rainfall is distributed evenly. The latitude of the
tropical rainforest is 15 В° to 25В° North and South. This biome is located near the equator. This biome is found all around the world. The soil in this
biome is poor in nutrients and acidic. It is also wet and damp. Decomposition in the soil occurs rapidly in this
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The Coral Reef Biomes : The Environmental Effects Of Coral...
The ocean is two–thirds of our planet a vast blue landscape home to many biomes which according to Boyce Thorne–Miller "(ecosystem types)
corresponding to sets of environmental conditions that vary with depth, latitude, and longitude" (16). However, the ocean and its biomes is under
attack from the changing environment. We can see this through coral reef biomes as they make their home near the shores. Through coral reefs we can
view the effects that these changes have on the ocean through how the coral reef biome is affected. Humans are a danger to the coral reefs and the
wildlife that resides in the biome. The pollution being released into the environment is poisoning the coral and causes death and malformation to the
wildlife. The ocean is changing due to global warming which is causing a change in the temperature and rising water levels leading to a change in
the stabile areas coral can survive. The increasing acidification of the ocean is causing the coral reefs to die. I will be looking at the effects these
issues cause to coral reefs biomes and the ocean to see the similarities in how they affect both.
Humans fish to survive and in doing so they will target specific species leading to overfishing. Sound pollution is causing issues with the wildlife of the
ocean in how they communicate and move around. With human interaction comes trash which gets left in the ocean and affects many different species.
Overfishing affects a biome by reducing the amount of species. According to the National Ocean Service (NOAA) the effects of overfishing in a
coral reef biome leads to a limited amount of wildlife to reproduce. The ones that do reproduce will be smaller as larger wildlife which spawn more
offspring are targeted and removed from the biome causing lower overall birth. This causes more algae to be in the environment which can lead to
nutrient pollution due to a lack of wildlife that cleans the area of algae. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) found that the effects of overfishing
on the ocean also caused imbalances in the populations of wildlife such as tuna and the disruption on herbivores by overfishing such as scallops lead
to algae bloom in the ocean as well.
Sound is how much of the ocean communicates with
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Rainforests And Tundras Similarities
Rainforests and Tundras
Rainforests and Tundras are two biomes that have similairities and differences. Rainforests
include soft, delicate plants below the canopy and sparse vegetation on the forest floor while tundras have
lush vegetation, and mosses that grow in low, damp ground. Plants in the rainforest grow close together,
and plants in the tundra more widely spread. There are many differences and similarities of tundras and
rainforest such as their importance to humans, characteristics and animals.
Rainforests and Tundras have many similarities and differences in their characteristics.
Rainforests are self watering biomes with warm, humid climates while Tundras are among the coldest,
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Tundras and
Rainforests can also be compared and contrasted in their importance to humans.
The differences and similarities between rainforests and tundras are seen in their importance to
humans. Both biomes are beneficial to humans in different ways. "The National Cancer Institute
estimates that 70% of the anti–cancer plants identified so far are located in rainforests"
(conserve–energy–future.com) and scientists continue to study the process of evolutionary adaption in the
tundra. The tundra is also one of the largest unexplored areas on earth. Scientists believe that the
potential for unknown resources is high. Geological predictions say that the tundra may be where a large
portion of natural resources may be found. Scientists don't know what role the tundra plays in
maintaining weather and climate around the world. The two biomes also have many differences and
similarities in their wildlife.
Rainforests and Tundras have animals that are different and similar to each other. Lemmings
and small rodents are located in both biomes. Rainforests house big cats, macaws, snakes, and
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Characteristics Of Tropical Forest
Tropical Forest: Tropical forest's major features are equatorial and subequatorial regions. The climate revolves around typically high temperatures.
Tropical rain forests tend to receive large amounts of rainfall ranging between 200–400cm. On the other hand, tropical dry forests receive 150–200cm
of precipitation and has 6 to 7 months of no precipitation, also known as the dry season. (Urry, Pearson, 2017) Tropical forests are covered by large
amounts of plant life that overlap each other, which tends to cause competition for light. For example, broadleaf evergreen trees are dominant in the
forest. When the dry season occurs their leaves drop to the ground floor and become homes to many species. Some of these species include insects,
spiders, and arthropods. The animal diversity ranks the highest in tropical forest than the other terrestrial biome. Humans have impacted the tropical
forest by creating communities and expanding population growth within the forest. Now the agriculture and development the humans are creating are
destroying the tropical forests.
Savanna:
Similar to the tropical forests, the savanna also has equatorial and subequatorial regions. The average rainfall it receives ranges between 30–50cm.
Also, it has a dry season that occurs that can last up to almost nine months. (Urry, Pearson, 2017) Unlike tropical forests, the temperatures in a savanna
biome stays in low ranges and they can vary by seasons. It is populated with trees that have thorns and small leaves, this helps them survive in the
environment. Most of the plants are adapted to droughts and fire, which is very common factor in the dry seasons. Forb plants and grasses cover the
ground. Most of the animals the savanna inhibits are wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, and lions. Overall, there are more insects, including termites. Humans
have impacted the savanna by starting fires that have minimized the tree population by destroying seedlings and saplings. Lastly, hunters have reduced
the large animal population.
Desert:
Deserts are mainly found at latitudes near the interior of continents. They hardly receive any rainfall each year. Temperatures can vary by seasons and
daily, depending on whether its considered a hot or cold dessert.
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Biomes of the World Essay
A biome, also known as life zones, consists of all plants, animals, and other organisms, as well the physical environment in a particular area. A biome
is characterized by its' plant life, climate, and location. The climate and physical features determine the boundaries of a biome. A biome is made up of
many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes
are the tundra, taiga, tropical rain forest, temperate forests, desert, grassland, savanna, chaparral, and marine. Each biome has it's own characteristics
such as the tundra.
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Tundra plants over the years adapted to sweeping winds and disturbances of the soil. Another adaptation is that they are short and cluster together to
help endure the cold. Also they can carry out photosynthesis at low temperatures and low light intensities. Plants aren't the only things that have had to
adapt to the conditions, animals have had to as well.
Animals of the tundra have had to adapt to the long cold winters and to having to raise their young quickly in the summer. Some other adaptations of
animals include thick insulating cover of feathers or fur; large, compact bodies; pelage and plumage that turns white in the winter and brown in the
summer; the ability to accumulate thick deposits of fat during the short growing season; hibernation; and migration. Some of the animals that are found
living in the tundra are lemmings, voles, caribou, artic hares, squirrels, artic foxes, wolves, polar bear, ravens, snow buntings, falcons, loons, ravens,
sandpipers, terns, snow birds, mosquitoes, flies, moths, grasshoppers, black flies, artic bumble bees, cod, flatfish, salmon, and trout. Some of these
animals are shared with other neighboring biomes but some are only home to the tundra. The tundra is the simplest biome in terms of species
composition and food chain. The neighboring biome of the tundra is the boreal forest (taiga).
The taiga is a biome that reaches completely across
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Biome are Constellations of Adaptations
Biomes are appropriate conditions for organizing the natural world because the organisms that live in them common constellations of adaptations,
particularly the climate of each of the areas and the characteristic vegetation types that develops in these divisions. It should be understood that the
climate is perhaps the most important in determining classes of individuals who may live in an area and the ways they should be amended to live
under different conditions of temperature and precipitation and seasonal distribution of these factors element. Every place on Earth has its own climate,
influenced by both macroclimate regions as the particular microclimate. The soils are very important because they are essential to determine the
types of plants that will grow into a bioclimatic zone in partical, in addition, also as substrates for animals serve. In turn, the soils are heavily
influenced by regional climate, as well as the geology of the bedrock. At the same time we have to keep in mind the diversity of plants like the flora
just like the diversity of the fauna as well as the adaptation of both. The tundra Plant life tends to be of low growth and, during the short summer, the
birds arrive in large numbers to feed on the insects that are born in this period. The climate is cold summers and very cold winters characterize the
tundra area in the northern most limit plant growth. Areas
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Taga Biome Research Paper
If someone is looking for a magical adventure to a winter wonderland, point them north in the direction of the wonderful biome, the Taiga! There is an
opportunity to travel the world as the taiga stands as the largest land biome in the world; locations include Canada, Alaska, Sweden, Finland, Norway,
Russia, and many more countries. Also known as the boreal forest, the taiga is home to a variety of plant and animal life for an adventurer to
experience. These areas experience half of the year in the summer and winter seasons; depending on the season, it has a moderate amount of
precipitation and warm or freezing temperatures. The taiga biome, located at fifty and sixty degrees north, holds a wide variety of plants and animals
with many adaptations to survive the cold climate and a moderate amount of precipitation.
Describing the Boreal Forest, one would say it is frigid and rainy, and which occurs because of the cold climate and modest quantity of precipitation.
The two main seasons are winter and summer, being that around half of the year is spent in each. Autumn and spring come around for a very brief
period of time, but before a blink of an eye winter and summer are back in full force. Summer temperatures can reach up to twenty–one degrees Celsius
and drop as low as negative seven degrees. These temperatures leave the biome humid and warm for the summer months. While in the winter the high
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This biome is home to a diverse collection of plants and animals in spite of the cold temperatures, slow decomposition rates, and moderate
precipitation that is found there. For of those reasons, the animals and plants exhibit a wide variety of adaptations that allow them to survive the
seasons of the boreal forest. The taiga biome, the largest land biome in the world, fills the definition of the winter
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Biomes Of South Afric The Human Influences On Biomes And...
This pie chart is proof that almost a quarter of the flora in South Africa falls into the category of "threatened" or "of conservation concern". This
project's main aim is to investigate the different biomes in South Africa, the human influences on biomes and the meaning of biodiversity.
Question 1:
The biodiversity of a biome refers to the variety of living organisms, like plants, animals, fungi etc., found in this particular biome.
Question 2:
I live in Gauteng, South Africa which is classified as the grassland biome. Plants found in the grassland biome are also adapted to survive fire as
grasslands often burn.
Figure 2: sample of the grassland biome.
Task 1:
We as a group have chosen the savanna (terrestrial) and the wetland (aquatic) biomes of South Africa to investigate:
Savannas
1.1)The Savannas are found around the northern parts and Lowvelds of Southern Africa, in the provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West
province and parts of the Northern Cape, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. The largest biome that makes up 46% of South Africa is the
savanna biome.
1.2)Savannas are split into two layers: the upper layer which is called the 'shrubveld' and the lower layer called the 'woolands', or more commonly
known as the 'bushveld'. Savannas are generally warm and humid in the rainy seasons but cool down during the dry seasons (for more than seven
months a year).Savannas have a wetdry climate and
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Taking a Look at Taiga Biome
Taiga Biome
Take a peek inside to learn all about the magnificent Taiga biome.
As we travel through the Taiga you will be taken to four different locations.
1.The Wild Taiga in Finland– This historic place is home to the Taiga's beautiful nature. Enjoy crystal blue waters, and in the winter months enjoy
touring the Esker Valleys which were said to be formed during the time of the Ice Age.
2.The Wood Buffalo National Park is located in Canada and is a part of theTaiga Biome. You will see a variety of animals such as Wolves, Bears, and
foxes. You will also see the Taiga's keystone and indicator species in this area.
3.The next stop is The Great Bear Lake in Northern Canada. This is Canada's largest lake. Unlike other lakes in the world, this one is fairly clean. It
has no evidence of human activity. You will be taken on a large boat across the Lake to enjoy the beautiful sights of the Taiga.
4.The last stop on the tour will be Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is larger than the Mississippi River. You will be taken by the Marshland to
see productive wildlife and learn all about the Taiga Biome.
Faunal
The American Black Bear can be spotted in the Taiga fairly easy. It's huge demurer is easily spotted as it weighs up to 230
–500 lbs. They will eat
anything, but most of the diet comes from plants. Be careful not to get too close as these creatures can be very protective and aggressive.
The Gray Wolf is the biggest canine in the Taiga. To adapt the Gray Wolf has very
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Taiga Biome Research Paper
Another primary terrestrial ecosystem is the taiga. The taiga biome is the most enormous biome in the world as it is situated only in the Northern
Hemisphere, therefore stretching over vast parts of North America, Asia, and Europe. Climate in the taiga is very cold and it is made up of a wide
variety of interesting surfaces. Kindred to a tundra, the taiga biome's surface engenders a perpetually and permanent frozen ground called a permafrost
during profoundly low temperatures. Though, on the contrary, normal temperatures causes the taiga's surface to be more liquid than solid.This is due
to the cause of bogs and an extensive soft carpet of moss on the forest floor. Rich affluent soil in the taiga additionally develops gradually because the
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Dna Essay
DNA in Forensic Science
DNA is the genetic blueprint for life because it contains the instructions that oversee the development of an organism. Taking samples of DNA and
analyzing them to determine if they come from the same individual is known as DNA profiling. Investigators gather items such as hair, saliva, semen
and blood that could contain DNA from a crime scene. DNA profiling is also used in paternity testing, victim identification andevolution research.
First, the collected DNA samples are isolated. Next, selected sequences from each DNA sample are replicated to produce a large sample of DNA
fragments. Finally, the enlarged DNA samples are compared to other samples to determine whether the samples came from the same person or... Show
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The mitochondria of our cells and those of every other eukaryote are descendants of those smaller prokaryotes, so are the chloroplasts of plants and
algae.
Biological Diversity Evolution Biological diversity evolution combines the millions of species that live on our planet, and the genetic differences in
those species. Biodiversity plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and sustaining ecosystem services to the growing human population. It
also refers to the massive amount of diverse ecosystems in which species form distinctive communities that interact with each other. One example of
biological diversity evolution is the North American Garter Snake. This snake lives primarily in the water but its closely related species lives
primarily on land. This shows the biological diversity evolution on close related species that have evolved in different ways. (Campbell Essential
Biology 2013) Another example is the wheat plant which is the world most cultivated plant. Sexual selection in which females choose mates to
reproduce based on color has contributed to biological diversity evolution as well. Another example is the procreation of the spotted skunks, the
western spotted skunks breed in the fall while their closest relative that lives in the east breeds late in the winter. (Campbell Essential Biology 2013)
Plant and Animal Evolution According to the fossil record, there have been 4 periods of plant evolution. (Campbell Essential
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Ecology: Chaparral Biomes
Chaparral biomes are located in small isolated areas throughout most continents, according to Kids do Ecology. These locations are usually by a large
body of water such as the oceans. In general, Chaparrals do not cover vast amounts of land area. One Chaparral location example mentioned by Kids
do Ecology, is the United States, in Santa Barbra, California. There are also chaparrals around the Mediterranean Sea, Southwest North America, the
middle of Chile, Southern Australia and Southwest Africa (Raven, 116).
Moreover, many people call the Chaparral climate the Mediterranean climate because of its rainy, mild winters and dry, warm summers (Raven, 116).
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Wild fires are natural to Chaparrals but not at the frequency they are currently happening do to humans. The normal recovery time between fires should
be thirty to one hundred and fifty years, or at least fifteen years, but do to human ignition the fires have increase causing serious degradation or even
complete elimination of some Chaparrals (http://www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html). Humans often build homes in Chaparrals, such
as the hills of California (Raven, 117). Humans also hurt Chaparrals through destruction of habitat and water sources (http:/
/www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html). Lastly, one of the biggest human induced problems is the spread of invasive weeds and plants
such as pampas grass, ivy, fountain grass, cordgrass and periwinkle, among many others (http://www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html).
These plants are non–native and should not be planted in or around Chaparrals for any reason. All things considered, Chaparral are a unique and
important biome which are home to many plants and species, and thus should be taken proper care of through conservation efforts. Humans residing on
and around Chaparral biomes need to take proper percussion to not hurt Chaparral through their
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The Tundra Biome
A biome is a major biological community that occurs over a large area of land. Each biome is characterized by particular environmental and
geographic conditions such as precipitation, temperature, wind, soil conditions, proximity to water, amount of sunlight. Did you know that there are
five major biomes on the whole Earth? Even though we live on a big world different regions in the same biome tend to support similar types of plant
and animal life. There is some overlap between biomes, but scientist usually identify these major biomes on earth: Tundra, Taiga, Temperate forest,
Tropical forest, Desert, Savanna, Chaparral, Freshwater, and Marine.
Tundra
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In summer, the sun stays in the sky amid the day and night. Summer temperatures normal between 35–55 degrees Fahrenheit. The snow capped tundra
biome is likewise a chilly atmosphere area with temperatures averaging underneath solidifying around evening time. This range gets more precipitation
during the time than the cold tundra. The normal yearly precipitation is around 20 inches. A large portion of this precipitation is as snow. The snow
capped tundra is likewise an exceptionally blustery territory. Solid winds blow at paces surpassing 100 miles for each hour.
Taiga
The taiga is the biome of the needleleaf timberland. Living in the taiga is cool and forlorn. Coldness and nourishment deficiencies make things
exceptionally troublesome, for the most part in the winter. A portion of the creatures in the taiga sleep in the winter, some fly south on the off chance
that they can, while some simply coordinate with the earth, which is extremely troublesome. Taiga is the Russian word for woodland and is the biggest
biome on the planet. It extends over Eurasia and North America. The taiga is situated close to the highest point of the world, just
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Texas Biomes
Our ecosystem is described depending on the location we are located in. There is different plants, animals, and environments in different
environmental regions. For this paper we are focusing on the six different biomes structures we have in the state of Texas. The first biome I am going
to discuss is the Central Prairies and Woodlandsbiome. This biome is located in the middle of biome 2 and 3 covering all of the coastal area from the
Gulf of Mexico. The precipitation gradient in this area is the highest in the state of Texas. Averaging from 75–115 cm/yr. this concludes that it's a high
precipitation area which means that the land in that area is green and hydrated. Since this biome extends from the south were the coast is all the way to
the top of eastern Texas the temperature varies depending on the location you are looking at the further north its colder and the more south you go the
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This biome is located to the western part of texas. The elevations range from 2500 feet to more than 8749 feet at the Guadalupe peak. The vegetation
in this region are creosote–tarbush desert scrub, deser grassland, yucca, and juniper. Ranching is the primary industry in the trans–pecos region. The
animals located in this region are the eastern collared lizard, rat snake, Mexican long–tongued bat, Texas antelope squirrel and the bighorn sheep. Now
the last biome is the Western Plains located in the North Western part of the state. This area has a moderate amount of rainfall with 40
–55 cm/yr. This
biome is home to the rolling plains and the high plains. Elevations range from 3000 to 4500 feet above sea level. The vegetation in this plains are
shortgrass prairies dominated by buffalo grass. The vegetation mostly included more mesquite and
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Tundra Research Paper
Climate and Location
Tundras are one of the harshest and coldest biomes here on earth. The climate of tundras are cold with heavy, constant winds and low rainfall. Tundras
are treeless regions that are cold throughout most of the year. During the winter, the sun hardly shines. In the summer, the sun shines almost 24 hours a
day and last around 6 to 10 weeks. Temperatures during the summer do not rise above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Tundras are located in Alaska, Northern
Canada, Russia, and Northern Siberia.
Vegetation and Adaptation
1,700 plants exist in the tundra such as reindeer mosses, lingonberries, sedges, and liverworts. Plants have adapted to the raging winds and soil
intrusions. In order to survive through the cold temperatures, plants ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Reindeer mosses and lingonberries are the producers of the tundra's food chain (Naik, 2013) . The primary consumers, arctic hare and reindeer,
can't get their energy directly from the sun so they depend on the producers to obtain the energy they need. The arctic fox is the secondary
consumer because they prey on arctic hares but also eat berries. The snowy owl, polar bear, and arctic wolf are the tundra's tertiary consumers.
Snowy owls eats the arctic hare and and arctic fox. Arctic wolves eats the arctic hare, arctic fox, and reindeer. Arctic wolves have been known to prey
on snowy owls because unlike regular owls they build their nests on the ground. This brings a disadvantage to the snowy owl since it is now more
accessible to prey. The last tertiary consumer in thisbiome is the polar biome. The polar bear consumes the arctic fox, arctic hare, and sometimes the
reindeer. Because nothing are predators to the arctic wolf or polar, they die a natural death. When these organisms die they decompose and become
nutrients to the producers of this biome. This allows the entire process to be started over again and is important to maintain the ecological balance of the
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Unbalance Between Beetles And Conifers
Marked by its swampy woodlands the boreal forest biome is located in the northern part of Canada and Russia. Evidently, the boreal forest ecosystem
is comprised of many different species such as wolf, lynx, moose, hare, marten, conifer, and grass (Biome Explorer, 2012). Unfortunately, global
warming is a scenario that could cause the genetic diversity of the boreal forest population to be severely damaged. For example, if this biome were to
experience an increase in temperature it would positively impact bark beetles causing outbreaks which in turn becomes detrimental to the trees within
this ecosystem such as the conifers. Therefore, global warming would cause unbalance between the bark beetles and the conifers, since the increase of
bark
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Deciduous Forest Biome
Science ~ Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome Essay In the forests of Argentina where the trees stand tall and the soil is moist and fertile, live a variety
of dwelling species who are extremely adaptive to the moderate and constant environment. The temperate deciduous forest has a great beauty and
countless wonders that make it stand out from many other biomes. With its indifferent temperature and substantial habitats, many animals, like the
crab–eating fox, are able to inhabit the environment with the use of many essential adaptations. The very fertile and rich–nutrients soil allow many
magnificent vegetation to thrive and succeed. With temperate meaning "not to extreme" or "in moderation" and deciduous meaning "to fall off," there
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An adaptation of the crab–eating fox is having short and unvaluable fur. Every crab–eating fox is born with this specific type of fur making this
adaptation physical. Having short, unvalued fur is beneficial to the crab–eating fox, because hunters are not looking for their fur so they will not
become extinct and lose population. Another adaptation of the crab–eating fox is that they hunt by scent, digging, and catching their prey. This
adaptation would be behavioral, because hunting is a learned skill taught from their parents over a period of time. This technique is helpful to the
crab–eating fox, because they have more than one tactic to search and catch their prey. This adaptation also means that the crab–eating fox has more
than one prey, because of having many different ways to catch their victim. The crab–eating fox forms stable, monogamous pair bonds meaning both
parents assist in guarding and caring for their pups. This is a behavioral adaptation, learned from experience and observing their parents. This is
beneficial to the cerdocyon thous species, because the pups have a higher chance of survival and future reproduction meaning the species will not
become extinct.The crab–eating fox is a nocturnal animal that hunts for prey during the night. This adaptation is behavioral from observing other
members of the species and being learned from their parents. Being a nocturnal animal is beneficial to the crab–eating fox, because they are able to
hunt on diurnal victims as an easy prey. All crab–eating fox have a very specific coloration of fur. Their fur can range from a pale gray to a dark brown
with yellowish–brown or black pigmentations. This is a physical adaptation with every crab–eating fox being born with this specific fur. With fur in
this coloration it is possible for the crab–eating fox
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  • 1. Rapid Climate Change Events During The Period Between 10ka... The last glacial period has encountered numerous large–magnitude, rapid climate change events; characterising the period between 10ka and 50ka (Steig, 1999). During this period was the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), which occurred approximately 21ka, a glacial period defined by changes in greenhouse gases, sea level and ice sheets (Otto–Bliesner et al., 2006). In comparison the mid–Holocene occurred approximately 6000 years ago, during the current interglacial. The Holocene period is regarded as relatively muted in terms of 'signals' of climate change, with changes primarily associated with changes in seasonal solar radiance (Otto–Bliesner et al., 2006; Steig, 1999). Models have been constructed in order to replicate the past climates, with specific reference to 'The Community Climate System Model: Version 3' (CCSM3), aimed to define continental scale dynamics, variability and climate change (Collins et al., 2006). With the use of models the environmental variation between the LGM and mid–Holocene periods can be construed. Roche et al (2007) refers to the LGM as the classic benchmark for models, enhanced by the use of proxy data associated with ocean surfaces, vegetation, oceanic–circulation and atmospheric conditions. Clark et al (2009) presented the extent of the LGM, with growth of ice–sheets to their maximum extent occurring between 33ka and 26.5ka; primarily in response to climate forcing from decreases in northern summer insolation, tropical Pacific sea surface ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Research Report On Terrestrial And Aquatic Biomes Dillan Bavis November 28, 2016 Environmental Science Research Report on Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes Mr. Washington 4th Period When you hear the term biome, you think of plants and animals in the same biodiversity. A biome is a group of similar ecosystems that cover a broad area, and maintained under the climate conditions of the region, especially such a community that has developed to climax. Biomes are often defined by abiotic factors such as climate, relief, geology, soils, and vegetation. There are five major categories of biomes on earth. In these five, there are many sub–biomes, under which are many more well defined ecosystems. Do you know the most important biomes? The Desert biome is one of the important biomes in the world, it covers about one fifth of the world's surface, averages less than 50cm/year , and is one of the driest places in the world. Although most deserts, such as the Sahara of the North Africa and the deserts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Australia, has low latitudes. Most deserts have a considerable amount of specialized vegetation, as well as specialized vertebrate and invertebrate animals. There are relatively few large mammals in the desert because most are not capable of surviving without water and withstanding the heat. The dominant animals of the desert are the reptiles. Soils often have abundant nutrients because they need only water to become very productive and have little or no organic matter. Disturbances are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Savanna Geography Savanna By Corey Carter A savanna is a grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. It receives less precipitation that tropical dry forests, but more than deserts; usually has a distinct rainy season. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to support an unbroken herbaceous layer consisting primarily of grasses. Savannas have a very warm temperature year round. There are actually two very different seasons in a savanna; a very long dry season (winter), and a very wet season (summer). In the dry season only an average of about 4 inches of rain falls. Between December... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can run in bursts of 70 miles per hour to catch its prey. Other animals, like lions and hyenas, hunt in groups and trap the weaker animals away from the protection of the herd. One reason that so many different kinds of plant eating animals can live on the savanna is that different species have adapted to eat different plants. This may be a different type of plant or even plants at different heights. Some animals are built to eat low grass while others, like giraffes, are designed to eat leaves high up in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. What Are You Ever Visited Any Biomes? Have you ever visited any biomes lately? What is your favorite? A biome is a major biological community that occurs over a large area of land. The plants and animals living in are as different as their climate. The world contains many other biomes: tundra, taiga, temperate forest (deciduous forest), to name a few. Some biomes are located in different locations such as Europe, Canada, United States, with different temperature of–30В°F. They have seasons winter season similar to the United States. The arctic has permanently frozen subsoil. Different region in the same biome tend to support similar types of plants and animal life. Arctic Tundra The Arctic tundra is a cold, vast, treeless area of low, swampy plain in the far north around the Arctic Ocean. It includes the northern lands of Europe (Lapland and Scandinavia), Asia, (Siberia), and North America (Alaska and Canada), as well as most of Greenland. Another type of tundra is the alpine tundra, which is a biome that exists at the tops of high mountains. This is the Earth's coldest climate. Since the sun does not rise for nearly six months of the year, it is not unusual for the temperature to be below –30МЉ F. In summer, a thin layer of topsoil softens and creates many pools, lakes, and marshes, a sanctuary for mosquitoes, midgets, and blackflies. According to Class of the Future, most birds and mammals only use the tundra as a summer home (Smith, 2010). More than 100 species of migrant birds are attracted by the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Describe The Fynbos Biome The Fynbos biome is the name given to the indigenous vegetation that puts the garden. Many plants that are popular worldwide today had their origins in the fynbos biome. Many fynbos species are typically confined to acidic nutrient–poor sandstone soils. Fynbos is the name given to a type of vegetation. It is a shrubby, hard–leaved, evergreen type of vegetation. Fynbos is characterized by the presence of reed–like plants. Fynbos makes up sixty seven percent of the fynbos biome. It is the vegetation that gives the Cape region most of it's unique floristic characteristics. The Fynbos Biome is exquisite, but fragile. From rugged mountain slope and rolling sandy dunes to marshy plains, the fynbos biome is incredibly distinct. Fynbos biome is unique because it has adapted to extreme conditions. Fynbos has the ability to withstand. Although it contains by far the greatest number of species and has the highest levels of endemism. Fynbos biome includes three major vegetation formations largely confined to the nutrient–poor soils, it has the highest number of rare and endangered taxa. . The intervals between fires must allow the slowest growing plant to flower at least three successive seasons. The fynbos is located in the winter rainfall region. Fynbos growth take place during winter and spring. South Africa's biomes covers only about 6.7% of South Africa but ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Colonization of the Cape transformed fynbos country into vast farmlands of wheat, oats, canola, fruit trees, vineyards and livestock pastures for sheep and cattle. Fire integral to fynbos, an integral feature of the fynbos biome is fire and it is an essential component of its perpetuation. Fynbos areas should not be burned more frequently than seven to twelve years but lightning strikes are happening more often resulting in veld fires. This could have an adverse effect on endangered fynbos species that take several years before they ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Rainforest Biomes Research Paper Biomes,there are six different types of biomes on Earth.The rainforest biomes is one of the six biomes on Earth and it has distinct and different characteristics than the others.That is why I chose this biome it is most appealing to me.I also like this biome because it has a ton of undiscoverd animals.It also has a variety of food to eat from so you'll never starve. The rainforest is located around the equator.But these are the places that have tons of rainforest in them Brazil,Peru,Indonesia,and Colombia,Congo (Democratic Republic).Those are the places that have the most amount of rainforest that anyplace else.These are the place that have a little bit of rainforest Bolivia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ecuador, Gabon, Guyana, India,... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Average rainfall humidity is between 77% and 88%.Rainfall is often more than 100 inches a year. Rainforests are extremely rich in all kinds of life.The rainforest is filled with a lot of animals and plants.The most popular animals in the rainforest are the Toucan,Gorilla,Boa Constrictor, and the Orangutan.The most popular plants in the rainforest are ,Palm Euterpe Precatoria,Bromeliads,Epiphyte, and Lianas.The rainforest is filled with loads of plants and animals those are just some of the plants and animals located in the rainforest. Some interesting facts about a rainforest is that a rainforest can be called a jungle.A tree in a rainforest can grow up to 150 feet tall. Rainforests cover around 2 percent of the Earth, but about 50 percent of the plants and animals on the earth live in the rainforest.Rainforests are the forests that get high amounts of rainfall.There are 70 million acres of rainforest in the world but every minute 1ВЅ acre of rainforest is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Chaparral Biome In Southern California A chaparral biome is a plant community shaped by a specific climate characterized by hot, dry summers, and rainy winters. This climate is known as the Mediterranean climate and it occurs in regions located within the Mediterranean Basin. Although Mediterranean climate is common within the Mediterranean Basin, it is not exclusive to this area. It can also be experienced in many other areas throughout the world including Cape Town located in South Africa, the western coast of South America, and the western coast of theUnited States of America. These area's specific climate are what allows them to be categorized them as chaparral biomes. This essay will focus on the latter of these aforementioned chaparral biomes, specifically the chaparral biome found in Southern California. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A biome can be best described as a group of flora and fauna in a specified habitat that live together and occur naturally. Meanwhile, a chaparral, which roots from the Spanish word chaparro (meaning scrub oak), is a community of plants that mainly consist of dense trees and shrubs that have adapted to the Mediterranean climate. This climate is an essential characteristic of this biome. Another essential characteristic of this biome is its susceptibility to droughts and wildfires. This is caused by the lack of rainfall it receives per year. For comparison's sake, the average yearly amount of rainfall the contiguous United States receives is 30.21 inches (or 767 millimeters) while chaparral biomes receive a mere 10 to 15 inches of rainfall a year. Wildfires are a major aspect to the chaparral cycle because they clear the land of dead vegetation in order to make room for new ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Deciduous Forest Biomes A biome is a large community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. Every biome has a certain group of animals and plants and they are able to live because they can adapt to the environment in that biome. There are biomes on land (terrestrial) and underwater (aquatic). All plants and animals that live in a biome are interdependent, meaning they depend on each other in one way or another. The two biomes being compared are the taiga biome and the deciduous forest biome. These two have similarities and differences and are both a big part of human life. However, uninformed people are negatively affecting these biomes even though they are very important to life on Earth. According to the New York Living Environment Biology textbook, the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Taigas have less diversity in plants compared to other biomes. The most common tree is the conifer. Conifers include Pines, Spruces and Firs. However, there might be some deciduous species in a taiga, too. As I mentioned earlier, the soil is very acidic and poor in nutrients so plants have to adapt to the environment. Although it precipitates enough to water the trees, the precipitation is often frozen. Conifers have adapted to their frozen environment by having thin needles with a waxy coating. This reduces the amount of water lost through transpiration. Conifers have a cone structure so the heavy snow can easily slide off. If they did not have this adaption, the branches would break off. Instead of flowers, fungi and mosses cover the ground. Deciduous forests have five different zones. The first zone is the Stratum zone. In this zone, there are Oaks, Beeches, Maples, Chestnut Hickories, Elms, Basswoods and Sweet Gum trees. The second zone has young, short trees. The third zone is called the shrub zone. Some of the shrubs that live here are Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Huckleberries. The fourth zone is the herb zone and it contains herbal plants. The last zone is the ground zone. Mainly mosses and lichens grow here. The trees have adapted to the forest by having thick bark. This keeps pesky animals out and it prevents the tree form dying. Also, the leaves fall off during the winter and the trees go into a state of dormancy to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Biomes In The Tundra Biomes are a large community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. There are nine major biomes in the world which include; tundra, taiga, temperate forest, tropical forest, desert, savanna, chaparral, freshwater, and marine/salt water. "All of the biomes need to be protected over the past several years, human activity has destroyed, exploited, or polluted many of the biomes." They are spilt in three regions, temperate, tropical, and polar. And have two broad habitat types, terrestrial and aquatic. The tundra is a frosty biome, which makes it difficult for plants and animals similar to survive. This biome is classified as terrestrial (living mainly on land, such as continental land masses or islands). The Tundra is positioned throughout ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The difference is that the temperate forest is located in Canada, in the eastern part of the United States, Europe, and some in Japan and China. Terrestrial biome is distinguished by common to enormous seasonal changes in temperature; rainfall, however, is usually more evenly dispersed. Leaves of deciduous trees drop during autumn and winter. This biome receives 30 to 60 inches of rain each year. Temperate deciduous forests have a substantial range of plant species. There are three levels of plants. Lichen, and other small plants can be found on the forest floor. Shrubs fill in the middle level and hardwood trees like maple, oak, and beech make up the third level. The taiga and the temperate deciduous forest overlap. There is a large diversity of animals in this biome. Insects, spiders, turtles and salamanders are common. Birds like broad–winged hawks, cardinals, and pileated woodpeckers are found in this biome. Mammals include white–tailed deer, raccoons, porcupines and red ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Desert Biome : The Desert And The Sahara Desert Biomes Introduction All biomes have a special features that make them all interesting. A biome is a naturally recurring place, like the desert or the rainforest. Desert –The desert biome is a huge biome. It covers в…• of the Earth's surface. There is two main types of desert biome– the hot and the cold. The rainfall is very low– 8–13 centimetres per annum. The plants are minimal because it is always hard to find and store water and it is a very tough environment to grow in. Antarctica is the largest cold biome covered in ice and snow. The largest hot biome in the whole world is the Sahara desert, which is in Africa. Savanna– A Savanna has a very hot season and a very wet season. The savanna is mostly dry grass and shrubs. This means that there are lots of grazing animals who eat the grasses. Savannas mostly occur Africa, Australia, India and South America. The African Savanna is the largest of the Savannas covering nearly half of Africa. The average temperature is 20–30 degrees celsius. The normal rainfall is around 25–75 centimetres per year. Tropical rainforest–Tropical rainforests balance the world's climate. They help to balance climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. The tropical rainforest is very wet with 200–1000 cm of rain per year. With this much rain the humidity is rather high– 77%–88%. The temperature is 21–30 degrees celsius. All this makes the tropical rainforest a very lush and beautiful. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Biomes are the Communities of the World Biomes are all over the world, that's why they are considered the "world's major communities." Biomes are large areas scattered around the earth, filled with animals and plants acclimating to their environments. You can classify biomes in many different ways, by their climate, their biodiversity, human activity, their animals and plants, and their habitats. There are only five conspicuous types of biomes, Grassland,Tundra, Desert, Aquatic, and forest. Without biomes, the earth would be unbalanced. Throughout the years, we have cause a lot of damage towards our earth, such as causing pollution, and abolishing natural habitats. If we continue living like this, there might be more serious or severe implications on the biomes. Knowing that we share the world with so many other species of plants and animals, we should consider the consequences of our actions. The Aquaticbiome is the most significant out of all of the five biomes. Water is essential and important for life here on Earth. It's what we all need in order to survive. Water also supports life, and many different species live in it, or for some parts of their life. Since water covers one–thirds of the Earth, the temperature of the aquatic biome tends to be humid and slightly cool. It is fairly constant so it can be able to tolerate life. This region is filled with so many different species of animals some big and some even small. The Aquatic biome is broken into two regions freshwater and marine ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Biological And Environmental Influence Of Biomes On Earth Biomes is an area on earth that can be classified according to plants and animals that live there. Each biome consists of many ecosystems whose communities have adapted to the small differences in climate and the environment inside the biome. There are many different types of biomes on earth's surface. The divisions are based on climate patterns, soil types, animals, and plants that inhabit the area. There are five basic types of biomes which includes; desert, aquatic, grasslands, forest, and tundra. The tundra is a biome typified by permafrost, permanently frozen ground, that is found in polar regions and isolated patches at the tops of mountains. The tundra is located all over the world. Places such as Alaska, Northern Canada, edges of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Continents such as South America, South Africa, and the Western tip of Australia. The animals are all mainly grassland and desert types adapted to hot, dry weather. Animals that are in the biome are coyotes, jack rabbits, mule deer, alligator lizards, and horned lizards. The climate is 30–40 В°F. Dependent on latitude, yearly range can be between –20В°C to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Arctic Like Biomes The Arctic like biomes has a very limited amount of plant and animal life compared to other biomes. These Arctic like biomes would include the Arctic of course, the Taiga, and the Tundra. They are very well known for its ridiculously cold and harsh climate and is important because it helps moderate our global climate. One example of an animal from these Arctic like biomes is the Mustela obsesipedetes. There is little doubt that creatures in these Arctic like biomes are perfectly adapted for life in the cold. In my personal opinion, I believe that the Mustela obsesipedetes is the most well adapted creature in the whole entire Animalia. The species is a member of the Mustela genus. The genus Mustela can be characterized by several, distinct ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Mustela albus obesipedetes has adapted to its environment in many numerous ways such as it is at the top of the food chain in the Arctic, Tundra, and Taiga despite its appearance. An adaptation it has would be its light, snowy white coat of fur that can turn into a shade of brown. Over the course of the biome's harsh winters, it snows a tremendous amount, making everything white, icy, and snowy. In the winter, the Mustela albus obesipedetes' fur is snowy white and turns brown as it transitions to the summer, blending into the environment. Another characteristic it has is its ability to keep warm against the jarring cold weather. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has insulated blubber, making it fat, but helps it keep cozy, warm, and active throughout its day. The diet of the Mustela albus obesipedetes primarily consists of meat, such as polar bears, wolves, eagles, foxes, and whatnot. Although these animals may seem impossible for this small, vulnerable creature to catch, the Mustela albus obesipedetes' hunger and wanting of prey takes on another level of savage, ferociously defeating its opponent with all its features. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has a very large diet and likes to eat very much, in reflection to its chubby ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Biomes And Biomes : Biomes Essay Biomes A biome is a large, natural community of distinct vegetation and growth habits that occupy a large geographic area. There are many different forms of biomes. Their main classification is there average temperature and average precipitation. The precipitation and temperature determine what plants can survive in the area. However, over millions of years plants have been able to adapt to their biomes in order to survive. Vegetation of a biome can vary drastically from biome to biome. In the Arctic Tundra it is extremely cold year round with little precipitation; the main plant life in this biome is low shrubs, sedges, lichens, and mosses. Tropical Rainforests are basically the opposite. Tropical Rainforests have no cold or dry periods. It rains nearly every day and forms dense jungles. With the amount of plant life and precipitation, there is a huge amount of decomposers. Somewhat in the middle of these two vastly different biomes, not necessarily geographically, is the Temperate Grasslands. As the name suggests, grasses are the dominant form for life, there are riparian woodlands (trees occurring along streams). Once a thriving biome, is now managed mainly as rangeland due to years of commercial farming. Temperate Grasslands are located in between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The veldts of Africa, the pampas of South America, the steppes of Eurasia, and the plains of North America are the main regions of Temperate Grasslands. I find ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Tundra Biomes Biomes are regions of the world with similar climate (weather, temperature) animals and plants. And in this project on biomes i will be talking about one type of biome and that is tundra. Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost–molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. Dead organic material functions as a nutrient pool. The two major nutrients are nitrogen and phosphorus. Nitrogen is created by biological fixation, and phosphorus is created by precipitation. Tundra is separated into two types: arctic tundra and alpine tundra. Here are some of my characteristics ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Of the North American, Scandinavian and Russian tundras, the Scandinavian tundra is the warmest, with winter temperatures averaging 18В°F (–8В°C) The tundra is basically like a desert when it comes to precipitation. Only about 6 – 10 inches of precipitation (mostly snow) fall each year. Below the soil is the tundra's permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of earth. During the short summers the top layer of soil may thaw just long enough to let plants grow and reproduce. Since it can't sink into the ground, water from melting permafrost and snow forms lakes and marshes each summer. There is barely any vegetation in the tundra, only about 1,700 different species, which isn't very much. These are mostly shrubs, sedges, mosses, lichens and grasses. There are about 400 varieties of flowers. The growing season is only about 50 to 60 days long. There are no trees, except for some birches in the lower latitudes. The ground is always frozen beneath the top layer of soil, so trees can't send their roots down. Willows do grow on some parts of the tundra but only as low carpets about 3 inches (8 cm) high. Most plants grow in a dense mat of roots which has developed over thousands of years. The soil is very low in nutrients and minerals, except where animal droppings ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Tropical Rainforest Biome Essay Tropical Rainforest Biome The biome Tropical rainforest is an ecosystem that combines an equal amount of sun, rain, and very warm temperatures. With this mixture it creates a very humid, almost steamy atmosphere. It stays this way all year long, temperatures don't even alternate between day and night. With all the humidity and moisture the precipitation rate is much higher than other places, The yearly rainfall ranges from 80–400 inches. With this being the climate of this biome, it comes along with unique plants and animals. There are approximately 10 million species of animals, plants, and insects home to the tropical rainforest. Some of the many plant species include, epiphytes, bromeliads, orchids, rubber tree and many more. Most of the trees and plants are used by man either for food or to make goods and products. Many of the plants are edible, some of those plants include bananas, coconuts, and spices. Most of the spices we use for cooking come from the tropical rainforest biome. Those spices include cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and turmeric. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Since the climate is constant moisture and warmth is so high and constant the population of animals and plants is higher than other biomes. Tropical rainforests also supply a constant supply of precipitation and a variety of foods for the animals that live in this biome. Small animals like frogs, lizards, birds, snakes, and monkeys are very common in the tropical rainforest. Most animals that live in this biome live in tall trees and have not step foot on the ground in fear of predators. Since there are so many different types of animals that compete for food, many species have adapted to eating a certain type of food that no other animal ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Taiga Biome Essay The taiga is the largest biome in the world and is one of the three main forest biomes. It is also called the boreal forest. This ecosystem is found in Europe, Asia, and in North America. It stretches across Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia, which means it spreads through the Northern Hemisphere. The taigas average temperature per year is 32 degree fahrenheit. This biome has short wet summers and long cold winters. Precipitation is an everyday thing in the taiga. Fires are very common in the taiga biome. These fires help get rid of the old and sick trees that are no longer needed or necessary. The trees in the taiga are known as evergreen trees. This means that these trees are green all year long and never lose their leaves. This is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. The Tundra Biome In class, we watched a film explaining the wonders of the tundra biome. Tundra refers to the treeless plains that are most commonly characteristic of the cold environment of arctic and sub–arctic regions. They make up 1/5, or 20%, of the Earth's surface. The word tundra originated and derived from the Finnish word "Tunturia" which means 'treeless heights,' which applies perfectly to tundra and its lack of large trees. When one refers to the tundra biome , they thinks about the characteristics of location containing an extremely cold climate, low biotic diversity, simple vegetation structure, short growing season, limited drainage and large population oscillation. In the tundra, there are two types: arctic tundra and alpine tundra. The arctic ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Taga Biome Research Paper Did you know the Taiga is the largest biome in the world? In this biome most of the tree life is conifers. The taiga has a specific climate, appearance, producers, and consumers The taiga climate is very unique. It is wet and has an average precipitation of 12 to 33 inches. The largest of the precipitation is snow. Thetaiga has the second coldest temperature in the world. The temperature ranges between – 65 and 70 degrees. The seasons are much different then other biomes .The taiga has two seasons. In the winter the temperature is almost always below freezing. Winter lasts for 6 or 7months. In the summer, the temperature is above freezing and has highs in the 70's. A producer is an organism that sunlight into food. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Tropical Rainforest Biome The vegetation dominated biome, commonly known as the tropical rainforest, inhabits the most known and unknown plant and animal species in the world. The biome is located at the lower end of the equator, which brings constant warm and wet weather conditions during the daytime. Many tropical rainforests are located in the Central America and Australia regions. Overall, the TropicalRainforest has great biodiversity and constant temperatures that make it such a distinct biome. As a result of the biomes location near the equator, it experiences no dry season. Every year , the biome receives no less than 2,000 mm of rain, which lets the environment constantly thrive, or have no off season. The temperature in these areas average around 70 degrees, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Tropical Rain Biome The biome I chose was the tropical rain forest. The tropical rain forest has lots of dangerous and interesting animals. The tropical rain forest has a 70–85F weather all year long. The climate is warm but damp and wet. Tropical rain forests can be found between 30N– 30S. The tropical rain forest is full of life providing a habitat for lots of plants, flowers, and trees. The rain forest has a lot of dangers such as rainfall= 80–400 inches of rainfall per year. The tropical rain forest is a great place that is filled with life and is one of the most beautiful biomes in the world. Climate The tropical rain forest has a very warm but damp climate. The weather is mostly rainy and the temperature is warm. The temperature goes from 70–85F ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. American Prairie Research Paper Research Paper: The American Prairie–A Known Wonder By: Avani Pammidimukkala #20 and Tanvi Prem #24 Due Date: May 26th, 2016 Introduction– When people think of the American Prairie, they think of a dull, and grassy–full biome. But, the American Prairie is an extremely fascinating biome. At first glance, this grassy biome may look really dull and boring, but if you look deeper into it and feel nature playing its daily roles in this prairie around you, then you will see how unique this biome is. Location– The American Prairie is usually located at mid–latitudes, such as the middle of North America. Covered with grasses and numerous wild flowers, this area of land is huge. On the American prairie, trees grow that well, due to the lack of not too much rain. But, there are still some trees, and if they are there, they are regularly scattered very far apart. The American Prairie is located from the Great Plains to southern Texas and Mexico that forms an area that looks like a triangle. This ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Currently, this biome is experiencing a lot of human impact that affects the environment greatly. The increased agricultural use of soil has created erosion, and its quality is going down. This is causing the Bison and Pronghorn that live on the prairie to become almost extinct. The American Prairie grassland is disappearing due to dividing up the land for farming and urban development. Dividing up the land for farming is bad because the animals of the grasslands don't have any way to move around. Prairie animals are also being endangered. When the prairie grassland is converted into cropland, it reduces the food source for many wild animals. This can lead to migration or possibly the starvation of the animals. Hundreds of animals have been hunted for valuable body parts. Also, bison have been hunted for their meat. This caused animals to near extinction. Humans have also done much more damage to this biome,
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  • 24. Tropical Rainforest Biome The biome I have chosen is the Tropical Rainforest. The tropical rainforest has two different seasons: a dry season and wet season. The rainforest does not have the four seasons we go through here in the deciduous forest. The dry and wet seasons usually last for about six months. The dry season is where there is a low amount of rainfall and the wet season is where there is a large amount. Here in the rainforest you can find many different animals. There is the African Forest Elephant its weighs around 6,000 lbs as an adult. This elephant adapts to the rainforest by living in dense forests. Then there is the bengal tiger its weighs around 575 lbs and has beautiful orange and white fur with black stripes. It adapts by being sneaky and nocturnal this helps him catch prey. Also there is the Wagler's Pit Viper which can grow up to 4 feet. It adapts by being able to sense heat and catch warm–blooded animals. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Here you can find a Barbados Lily. It is a beautiful soft orange lily that blooms for 10 months out of the year. It adapts by not requiring a lot of sun. Also there is the Adiantum capillus– veneris. It is a fern that is green and can grow up to 6–12 inches. This plant adapts by being able to grow in moist areas. Then there is the Toothed Clubmoss. This plant adapts by growing in layers. The temperature in thisbiome averages from 64 ℉ to 93℉. The temperature varies little in change. The yearly rainfall here is around 80– 400 inches. The yearly rainfall is distributed evenly. The latitude of the tropical rainforest is 15 В° to 25В° North and South. This biome is located near the equator. This biome is found all around the world. The soil in this biome is poor in nutrients and acidic. It is also wet and damp. Decomposition in the soil occurs rapidly in this ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. The Coral Reef Biomes : The Environmental Effects Of Coral... The ocean is two–thirds of our planet a vast blue landscape home to many biomes which according to Boyce Thorne–Miller "(ecosystem types) corresponding to sets of environmental conditions that vary with depth, latitude, and longitude" (16). However, the ocean and its biomes is under attack from the changing environment. We can see this through coral reef biomes as they make their home near the shores. Through coral reefs we can view the effects that these changes have on the ocean through how the coral reef biome is affected. Humans are a danger to the coral reefs and the wildlife that resides in the biome. The pollution being released into the environment is poisoning the coral and causes death and malformation to the wildlife. The ocean is changing due to global warming which is causing a change in the temperature and rising water levels leading to a change in the stabile areas coral can survive. The increasing acidification of the ocean is causing the coral reefs to die. I will be looking at the effects these issues cause to coral reefs biomes and the ocean to see the similarities in how they affect both. Humans fish to survive and in doing so they will target specific species leading to overfishing. Sound pollution is causing issues with the wildlife of the ocean in how they communicate and move around. With human interaction comes trash which gets left in the ocean and affects many different species. Overfishing affects a biome by reducing the amount of species. According to the National Ocean Service (NOAA) the effects of overfishing in a coral reef biome leads to a limited amount of wildlife to reproduce. The ones that do reproduce will be smaller as larger wildlife which spawn more offspring are targeted and removed from the biome causing lower overall birth. This causes more algae to be in the environment which can lead to nutrient pollution due to a lack of wildlife that cleans the area of algae. The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) found that the effects of overfishing on the ocean also caused imbalances in the populations of wildlife such as tuna and the disruption on herbivores by overfishing such as scallops lead to algae bloom in the ocean as well. Sound is how much of the ocean communicates with ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Rainforests And Tundras Similarities Rainforests and Tundras Rainforests and Tundras are two biomes that have similairities and differences. Rainforests include soft, delicate plants below the canopy and sparse vegetation on the forest floor while tundras have lush vegetation, and mosses that grow in low, damp ground. Plants in the rainforest grow close together, and plants in the tundra more widely spread. There are many differences and similarities of tundras and rainforest such as their importance to humans, characteristics and animals. Rainforests and Tundras have many similarities and differences in their characteristics. Rainforests are self watering biomes with warm, humid climates while Tundras are among the coldest, harshest biomes on Earth. Plants ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Tundras and Rainforests can also be compared and contrasted in their importance to humans. The differences and similarities between rainforests and tundras are seen in their importance to humans. Both biomes are beneficial to humans in different ways. "The National Cancer Institute estimates that 70% of the anti–cancer plants identified so far are located in rainforests"
  • 27. (conserve–energy–future.com) and scientists continue to study the process of evolutionary adaption in the tundra. The tundra is also one of the largest unexplored areas on earth. Scientists believe that the potential for unknown resources is high. Geological predictions say that the tundra may be where a large portion of natural resources may be found. Scientists don't know what role the tundra plays in maintaining weather and climate around the world. The two biomes also have many differences and similarities in their wildlife. Rainforests and Tundras have animals that are different and similar to each other. Lemmings and small rodents are located in both biomes. Rainforests house big cats, macaws, snakes, and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Characteristics Of Tropical Forest Tropical Forest: Tropical forest's major features are equatorial and subequatorial regions. The climate revolves around typically high temperatures. Tropical rain forests tend to receive large amounts of rainfall ranging between 200–400cm. On the other hand, tropical dry forests receive 150–200cm of precipitation and has 6 to 7 months of no precipitation, also known as the dry season. (Urry, Pearson, 2017) Tropical forests are covered by large amounts of plant life that overlap each other, which tends to cause competition for light. For example, broadleaf evergreen trees are dominant in the forest. When the dry season occurs their leaves drop to the ground floor and become homes to many species. Some of these species include insects, spiders, and arthropods. The animal diversity ranks the highest in tropical forest than the other terrestrial biome. Humans have impacted the tropical forest by creating communities and expanding population growth within the forest. Now the agriculture and development the humans are creating are destroying the tropical forests. Savanna: Similar to the tropical forests, the savanna also has equatorial and subequatorial regions. The average rainfall it receives ranges between 30–50cm. Also, it has a dry season that occurs that can last up to almost nine months. (Urry, Pearson, 2017) Unlike tropical forests, the temperatures in a savanna biome stays in low ranges and they can vary by seasons. It is populated with trees that have thorns and small leaves, this helps them survive in the environment. Most of the plants are adapted to droughts and fire, which is very common factor in the dry seasons. Forb plants and grasses cover the ground. Most of the animals the savanna inhibits are wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, and lions. Overall, there are more insects, including termites. Humans have impacted the savanna by starting fires that have minimized the tree population by destroying seedlings and saplings. Lastly, hunters have reduced the large animal population. Desert: Deserts are mainly found at latitudes near the interior of continents. They hardly receive any rainfall each year. Temperatures can vary by seasons and daily, depending on whether its considered a hot or cold dessert. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Biomes of the World Essay A biome, also known as life zones, consists of all plants, animals, and other organisms, as well the physical environment in a particular area. A biome is characterized by its' plant life, climate, and location. The climate and physical features determine the boundaries of a biome. A biome is made up of many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes are the tundra, taiga, tropical rain forest, temperate forests, desert, grassland, savanna, chaparral, and marine. Each biome has it's own characteristics such as the tundra. The tundra is a biome that is located in the Northern Hemisphere of the world. It circles the North Pole and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Tundra plants over the years adapted to sweeping winds and disturbances of the soil. Another adaptation is that they are short and cluster together to help endure the cold. Also they can carry out photosynthesis at low temperatures and low light intensities. Plants aren't the only things that have had to adapt to the conditions, animals have had to as well. Animals of the tundra have had to adapt to the long cold winters and to having to raise their young quickly in the summer. Some other adaptations of animals include thick insulating cover of feathers or fur; large, compact bodies; pelage and plumage that turns white in the winter and brown in the summer; the ability to accumulate thick deposits of fat during the short growing season; hibernation; and migration. Some of the animals that are found living in the tundra are lemmings, voles, caribou, artic hares, squirrels, artic foxes, wolves, polar bear, ravens, snow buntings, falcons, loons, ravens, sandpipers, terns, snow birds, mosquitoes, flies, moths, grasshoppers, black flies, artic bumble bees, cod, flatfish, salmon, and trout. Some of these animals are shared with other neighboring biomes but some are only home to the tundra. The tundra is the simplest biome in terms of species composition and food chain. The neighboring biome of the tundra is the boreal forest (taiga). The taiga is a biome that reaches completely across ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Biome are Constellations of Adaptations Biomes are appropriate conditions for organizing the natural world because the organisms that live in them common constellations of adaptations, particularly the climate of each of the areas and the characteristic vegetation types that develops in these divisions. It should be understood that the climate is perhaps the most important in determining classes of individuals who may live in an area and the ways they should be amended to live under different conditions of temperature and precipitation and seasonal distribution of these factors element. Every place on Earth has its own climate, influenced by both macroclimate regions as the particular microclimate. The soils are very important because they are essential to determine the types of plants that will grow into a bioclimatic zone in partical, in addition, also as substrates for animals serve. In turn, the soils are heavily influenced by regional climate, as well as the geology of the bedrock. At the same time we have to keep in mind the diversity of plants like the flora just like the diversity of the fauna as well as the adaptation of both. The tundra Plant life tends to be of low growth and, during the short summer, the birds arrive in large numbers to feed on the insects that are born in this period. The climate is cold summers and very cold winters characterize the tundra area in the northern most limit plant growth. Areas ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Taga Biome Research Paper If someone is looking for a magical adventure to a winter wonderland, point them north in the direction of the wonderful biome, the Taiga! There is an opportunity to travel the world as the taiga stands as the largest land biome in the world; locations include Canada, Alaska, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, and many more countries. Also known as the boreal forest, the taiga is home to a variety of plant and animal life for an adventurer to experience. These areas experience half of the year in the summer and winter seasons; depending on the season, it has a moderate amount of precipitation and warm or freezing temperatures. The taiga biome, located at fifty and sixty degrees north, holds a wide variety of plants and animals with many adaptations to survive the cold climate and a moderate amount of precipitation. Describing the Boreal Forest, one would say it is frigid and rainy, and which occurs because of the cold climate and modest quantity of precipitation. The two main seasons are winter and summer, being that around half of the year is spent in each. Autumn and spring come around for a very brief period of time, but before a blink of an eye winter and summer are back in full force. Summer temperatures can reach up to twenty–one degrees Celsius and drop as low as negative seven degrees. These temperatures leave the biome humid and warm for the summer months. While in the winter the high stands at negative one degree, the low can drop to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This biome is home to a diverse collection of plants and animals in spite of the cold temperatures, slow decomposition rates, and moderate precipitation that is found there. For of those reasons, the animals and plants exhibit a wide variety of adaptations that allow them to survive the seasons of the boreal forest. The taiga biome, the largest land biome in the world, fills the definition of the winter ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Biomes Of South Afric The Human Influences On Biomes And... This pie chart is proof that almost a quarter of the flora in South Africa falls into the category of "threatened" or "of conservation concern". This project's main aim is to investigate the different biomes in South Africa, the human influences on biomes and the meaning of biodiversity. Question 1: The biodiversity of a biome refers to the variety of living organisms, like plants, animals, fungi etc., found in this particular biome. Question 2: I live in Gauteng, South Africa which is classified as the grassland biome. Plants found in the grassland biome are also adapted to survive fire as grasslands often burn. Figure 2: sample of the grassland biome. Task 1: We as a group have chosen the savanna (terrestrial) and the wetland (aquatic) biomes of South Africa to investigate: Savannas 1.1)The Savannas are found around the northern parts and Lowvelds of Southern Africa, in the provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West province and parts of the Northern Cape, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. The largest biome that makes up 46% of South Africa is the savanna biome. 1.2)Savannas are split into two layers: the upper layer which is called the 'shrubveld' and the lower layer called the 'woolands', or more commonly known as the 'bushveld'. Savannas are generally warm and humid in the rainy seasons but cool down during the dry seasons (for more than seven months a year).Savannas have a wetdry climate and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Taking a Look at Taiga Biome Taiga Biome Take a peek inside to learn all about the magnificent Taiga biome. As we travel through the Taiga you will be taken to four different locations. 1.The Wild Taiga in Finland– This historic place is home to the Taiga's beautiful nature. Enjoy crystal blue waters, and in the winter months enjoy touring the Esker Valleys which were said to be formed during the time of the Ice Age. 2.The Wood Buffalo National Park is located in Canada and is a part of theTaiga Biome. You will see a variety of animals such as Wolves, Bears, and foxes. You will also see the Taiga's keystone and indicator species in this area. 3.The next stop is The Great Bear Lake in Northern Canada. This is Canada's largest lake. Unlike other lakes in the world, this one is fairly clean. It has no evidence of human activity. You will be taken on a large boat across the Lake to enjoy the beautiful sights of the Taiga. 4.The last stop on the tour will be Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is larger than the Mississippi River. You will be taken by the Marshland to see productive wildlife and learn all about the Taiga Biome. Faunal The American Black Bear can be spotted in the Taiga fairly easy. It's huge demurer is easily spotted as it weighs up to 230 –500 lbs. They will eat anything, but most of the diet comes from plants. Be careful not to get too close as these creatures can be very protective and aggressive. The Gray Wolf is the biggest canine in the Taiga. To adapt the Gray Wolf has very ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Taiga Biome Research Paper Another primary terrestrial ecosystem is the taiga. The taiga biome is the most enormous biome in the world as it is situated only in the Northern Hemisphere, therefore stretching over vast parts of North America, Asia, and Europe. Climate in the taiga is very cold and it is made up of a wide variety of interesting surfaces. Kindred to a tundra, the taiga biome's surface engenders a perpetually and permanent frozen ground called a permafrost during profoundly low temperatures. Though, on the contrary, normal temperatures causes the taiga's surface to be more liquid than solid.This is due to the cause of bogs and an extensive soft carpet of moss on the forest floor. Rich affluent soil in the taiga additionally develops gradually because the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Dna Essay DNA in Forensic Science DNA is the genetic blueprint for life because it contains the instructions that oversee the development of an organism. Taking samples of DNA and analyzing them to determine if they come from the same individual is known as DNA profiling. Investigators gather items such as hair, saliva, semen and blood that could contain DNA from a crime scene. DNA profiling is also used in paternity testing, victim identification andevolution research. First, the collected DNA samples are isolated. Next, selected sequences from each DNA sample are replicated to produce a large sample of DNA fragments. Finally, the enlarged DNA samples are compared to other samples to determine whether the samples came from the same person or... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The mitochondria of our cells and those of every other eukaryote are descendants of those smaller prokaryotes, so are the chloroplasts of plants and algae. Biological Diversity Evolution Biological diversity evolution combines the millions of species that live on our planet, and the genetic differences in those species. Biodiversity plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and sustaining ecosystem services to the growing human population. It also refers to the massive amount of diverse ecosystems in which species form distinctive communities that interact with each other. One example of biological diversity evolution is the North American Garter Snake. This snake lives primarily in the water but its closely related species lives primarily on land. This shows the biological diversity evolution on close related species that have evolved in different ways. (Campbell Essential Biology 2013) Another example is the wheat plant which is the world most cultivated plant. Sexual selection in which females choose mates to reproduce based on color has contributed to biological diversity evolution as well. Another example is the procreation of the spotted skunks, the western spotted skunks breed in the fall while their closest relative that lives in the east breeds late in the winter. (Campbell Essential Biology 2013) Plant and Animal Evolution According to the fossil record, there have been 4 periods of plant evolution. (Campbell Essential ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Ecology: Chaparral Biomes Chaparral biomes are located in small isolated areas throughout most continents, according to Kids do Ecology. These locations are usually by a large body of water such as the oceans. In general, Chaparrals do not cover vast amounts of land area. One Chaparral location example mentioned by Kids do Ecology, is the United States, in Santa Barbra, California. There are also chaparrals around the Mediterranean Sea, Southwest North America, the middle of Chile, Southern Australia and Southwest Africa (Raven, 116). Moreover, many people call the Chaparral climate the Mediterranean climate because of its rainy, mild winters and dry, warm summers (Raven, 116). These summers in the Chaparral are very hot and dry, receiving very little if any rain, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Wild fires are natural to Chaparrals but not at the frequency they are currently happening do to humans. The normal recovery time between fires should be thirty to one hundred and fifty years, or at least fifteen years, but do to human ignition the fires have increase causing serious degradation or even complete elimination of some Chaparrals (http://www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html). Humans often build homes in Chaparrals, such as the hills of California (Raven, 117). Humans also hurt Chaparrals through destruction of habitat and water sources (http:/ /www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html). Lastly, one of the biggest human induced problems is the spread of invasive weeds and plants such as pampas grass, ivy, fountain grass, cordgrass and periwinkle, among many others (http://www.californiachaparral.org/threatstochaparral.html). These plants are non–native and should not be planted in or around Chaparrals for any reason. All things considered, Chaparral are a unique and important biome which are home to many plants and species, and thus should be taken proper care of through conservation efforts. Humans residing on and around Chaparral biomes need to take proper percussion to not hurt Chaparral through their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. The Tundra Biome A biome is a major biological community that occurs over a large area of land. Each biome is characterized by particular environmental and geographic conditions such as precipitation, temperature, wind, soil conditions, proximity to water, amount of sunlight. Did you know that there are five major biomes on the whole Earth? Even though we live on a big world different regions in the same biome tend to support similar types of plant and animal life. There is some overlap between biomes, but scientist usually identify these major biomes on earth: Tundra, Taiga, Temperate forest, Tropical forest, Desert, Savanna, Chaparral, Freshwater, and Marine. Tundra The tundra biome is portrayed by to a great degree icy temperatures and treeless, solidified ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In summer, the sun stays in the sky amid the day and night. Summer temperatures normal between 35–55 degrees Fahrenheit. The snow capped tundra biome is likewise a chilly atmosphere area with temperatures averaging underneath solidifying around evening time. This range gets more precipitation during the time than the cold tundra. The normal yearly precipitation is around 20 inches. A large portion of this precipitation is as snow. The snow capped tundra is likewise an exceptionally blustery territory. Solid winds blow at paces surpassing 100 miles for each hour. Taiga The taiga is the biome of the needleleaf timberland. Living in the taiga is cool and forlorn. Coldness and nourishment deficiencies make things exceptionally troublesome, for the most part in the winter. A portion of the creatures in the taiga sleep in the winter, some fly south on the off chance that they can, while some simply coordinate with the earth, which is extremely troublesome. Taiga is the Russian word for woodland and is the biggest biome on the planet. It extends over Eurasia and North America. The taiga is situated close to the highest point of the world, just ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Texas Biomes Our ecosystem is described depending on the location we are located in. There is different plants, animals, and environments in different environmental regions. For this paper we are focusing on the six different biomes structures we have in the state of Texas. The first biome I am going to discuss is the Central Prairies and Woodlandsbiome. This biome is located in the middle of biome 2 and 3 covering all of the coastal area from the Gulf of Mexico. The precipitation gradient in this area is the highest in the state of Texas. Averaging from 75–115 cm/yr. this concludes that it's a high precipitation area which means that the land in that area is green and hydrated. Since this biome extends from the south were the coast is all the way to the top of eastern Texas the temperature varies depending on the location you are looking at the further north its colder and the more south you go the hotter, humid it gets. The kinds of plants that are in this regions are mostly tall green ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This biome is located to the western part of texas. The elevations range from 2500 feet to more than 8749 feet at the Guadalupe peak. The vegetation in this region are creosote–tarbush desert scrub, deser grassland, yucca, and juniper. Ranching is the primary industry in the trans–pecos region. The animals located in this region are the eastern collared lizard, rat snake, Mexican long–tongued bat, Texas antelope squirrel and the bighorn sheep. Now the last biome is the Western Plains located in the North Western part of the state. This area has a moderate amount of rainfall with 40 –55 cm/yr. This biome is home to the rolling plains and the high plains. Elevations range from 3000 to 4500 feet above sea level. The vegetation in this plains are shortgrass prairies dominated by buffalo grass. The vegetation mostly included more mesquite and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Tundra Research Paper Climate and Location Tundras are one of the harshest and coldest biomes here on earth. The climate of tundras are cold with heavy, constant winds and low rainfall. Tundras are treeless regions that are cold throughout most of the year. During the winter, the sun hardly shines. In the summer, the sun shines almost 24 hours a day and last around 6 to 10 weeks. Temperatures during the summer do not rise above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Tundras are located in Alaska, Northern Canada, Russia, and Northern Siberia. Vegetation and Adaptation 1,700 plants exist in the tundra such as reindeer mosses, lingonberries, sedges, and liverworts. Plants have adapted to the raging winds and soil intrusions. In order to survive through the cold temperatures, plants ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Reindeer mosses and lingonberries are the producers of the tundra's food chain (Naik, 2013) . The primary consumers, arctic hare and reindeer, can't get their energy directly from the sun so they depend on the producers to obtain the energy they need. The arctic fox is the secondary consumer because they prey on arctic hares but also eat berries. The snowy owl, polar bear, and arctic wolf are the tundra's tertiary consumers. Snowy owls eats the arctic hare and and arctic fox. Arctic wolves eats the arctic hare, arctic fox, and reindeer. Arctic wolves have been known to prey on snowy owls because unlike regular owls they build their nests on the ground. This brings a disadvantage to the snowy owl since it is now more accessible to prey. The last tertiary consumer in thisbiome is the polar biome. The polar bear consumes the arctic fox, arctic hare, and sometimes the reindeer. Because nothing are predators to the arctic wolf or polar, they die a natural death. When these organisms die they decompose and become nutrients to the producers of this biome. This allows the entire process to be started over again and is important to maintain the ecological balance of the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. Unbalance Between Beetles And Conifers Marked by its swampy woodlands the boreal forest biome is located in the northern part of Canada and Russia. Evidently, the boreal forest ecosystem is comprised of many different species such as wolf, lynx, moose, hare, marten, conifer, and grass (Biome Explorer, 2012). Unfortunately, global warming is a scenario that could cause the genetic diversity of the boreal forest population to be severely damaged. For example, if this biome were to experience an increase in temperature it would positively impact bark beetles causing outbreaks which in turn becomes detrimental to the trees within this ecosystem such as the conifers. Therefore, global warming would cause unbalance between the bark beetles and the conifers, since the increase of bark ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. Deciduous Forest Biome Science ~ Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome Essay In the forests of Argentina where the trees stand tall and the soil is moist and fertile, live a variety of dwelling species who are extremely adaptive to the moderate and constant environment. The temperate deciduous forest has a great beauty and countless wonders that make it stand out from many other biomes. With its indifferent temperature and substantial habitats, many animals, like the crab–eating fox, are able to inhabit the environment with the use of many essential adaptations. The very fertile and rich–nutrients soil allow many magnificent vegetation to thrive and succeed. With temperate meaning "not to extreme" or "in moderation" and deciduous meaning "to fall off," there would... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... An adaptation of the crab–eating fox is having short and unvaluable fur. Every crab–eating fox is born with this specific type of fur making this adaptation physical. Having short, unvalued fur is beneficial to the crab–eating fox, because hunters are not looking for their fur so they will not become extinct and lose population. Another adaptation of the crab–eating fox is that they hunt by scent, digging, and catching their prey. This adaptation would be behavioral, because hunting is a learned skill taught from their parents over a period of time. This technique is helpful to the crab–eating fox, because they have more than one tactic to search and catch their prey. This adaptation also means that the crab–eating fox has more than one prey, because of having many different ways to catch their victim. The crab–eating fox forms stable, monogamous pair bonds meaning both parents assist in guarding and caring for their pups. This is a behavioral adaptation, learned from experience and observing their parents. This is beneficial to the cerdocyon thous species, because the pups have a higher chance of survival and future reproduction meaning the species will not become extinct.The crab–eating fox is a nocturnal animal that hunts for prey during the night. This adaptation is behavioral from observing other members of the species and being learned from their parents. Being a nocturnal animal is beneficial to the crab–eating fox, because they are able to hunt on diurnal victims as an easy prey. All crab–eating fox have a very specific coloration of fur. Their fur can range from a pale gray to a dark brown with yellowish–brown or black pigmentations. This is a physical adaptation with every crab–eating fox being born with this specific fur. With fur in this coloration it is possible for the crab–eating fox ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...