chapter 56 the biosphere
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Chapter 56 The Biosphere. The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Ecology. Organisms. All living things. Studied at many levels. Ecology - levels. 1. Organismal Ecology 2. Population Ecology 3. Community Ecology 4. Ecosystem Ecology 5. Biosphere Ecology. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chapter 56The Biosphere
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Ecology
The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
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Organisms All living things. Studied at many levels.
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Ecology - levels
1. Organismal Ecology
2. Population Ecology
3. Community Ecology
4. Ecosystem Ecology
5. Biosphere Ecology
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Environment
Abiotic Factors: non-living factors.
Ex: Temperature, Light, Water Nutrients
Biotic Factors: effect of other organisms.
Ex: Competition, Predation
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Abiotic Factors
1. Temperature2. Water3. Sunlight4. Wind5. Rocks and Soil6. Disturbance
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Temperature
Effects biological processes. Ex:
Cold – cells will rupture if they expand while freezing.
Hot – many proteins denature above 45 oC.
Point – life can only exist over a fairly narrow temperature range.
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Water
Review the properties of water from Chapter 3.
Cells must maintain a correct water potential (keep from exploding or drying out).
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Sunlight
Provides energy for Ps, which drives most food webs.
Plants often compete for light because of shading or absorption of light by deep columns of water.
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Wind
Effects temperature and water conditions for many organisms.
May carry abrasive particles that limit plant growth by killing the SAM areas.
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Rocks and Soil
Physical structure, pH, mineral composition of rocks and soil limit where plants can grow.
Ex. Se soils. Plants limit what animals can
be found in an area.
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Disturbance
Disturbance is often an important part of an environment.
Allows organisms to re-colonize an area.
Ex: Fire Humans Wind
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Climate
Shapes environments and what organisms can live in a particular area.
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Climatic Factors
Solar Radiation and Latitude Axis Tilt/Seasons Air/Water Circulation Patterns
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Solar Radiation and Latitude
Changes the amount of light and energy delivered per surface area.
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Result
Poles: less light Equator: more light The unequal heating causes
air and water to circulate.
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Seasons
Caused by the Earth's tilt. Day length changes over time. Many organisms are restricted
in range by how well they adapt to changing seasons.
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Global Air Patterns
Air rises when heated, sinks when cools.
Zones of rising/sinking are created.
Earth's rotation causes zones to "twist”.
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Result
Air circulation patterns. Rainfall patterns.
rising air: wet areas descending air: dry areas
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Biomes
Broad geographical regions with characteristic communities of organisms.
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Biomes Controlled by:
Temperature Water Geography
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Tropical Forests Areas covered with dense
growth of trees and vines. Climate:
Warm temperatures. Constant day length. High water.
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Tropical Forests
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Tropical Forests
Have the greatest diversity of species of any area on Earth.
Soil is usually very infertile. Most of the nutrients are in the plant life.
One of the most endangered Biomes.
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Savanna
Grasslands with a few trees. Climate with three growing
seasons: Cool and dry Hot and dry Warm and wet
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Savanna
Rich in herbivores and predator species.
Only major biome not found on North America.
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Desert Characterized by plants adapted to
dry growing conditions. Climate:
Dry (<30cm/yr). May be cold or hot.
Often found in areas of descending air masses.
Low productivity, but still fairly diverse in species.
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Chaparral
Characterized by spiny evergreen shrubs.
Climate: Mild rainy winters Hot summers
Ex: Southern California
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Chaparral
Maintained by fires. Plants adapted to periodic
fires by seeds or re-growing from the roots.
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Temperate Grasslands
Grasses and other herbs are the dominant vegetation.
Climate: Intermediate water Relatively cold winters
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Grasslands
Very productive for agriculture. (wheat, corn)
Need disturbance (fires) to keep trees out.
Come in several types: Tall grass Short grass
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Temperate Forests
Deciduous trees dominate. Climate:
Relatively high rain Cold winters
Very little natural area left. Good diversity of species.
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Taiga
Coniferous trees dominate. Climate:
Long cold winters Short wet summers Long summer daylength
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Taiga or Boreal Forest
Relatively low species diversity.
Being logged at an alarming rate.
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Tundra
Grasses and sedges dominate.
Climate: Very cold and dry Low light in winter
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Tundra Permafrost present. Plants low in height. Poor species diversity.
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Altitude and Latitude
Mirror each other. Their Biomes are similar because the environments are similar.
Ex: Alpine = Tundra
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Aquatic Biomes
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Fresh water Biomes
Have <1% salt concentration. Strongly influenced by
temperature and light. Classification – based on
water flow patterns.
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Marine Biomes
Cover 3/4 of the Earth's surface.
Average 3% salt. Controlled by light and the
distance to the shore.
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Light Zones
Photic - Enough light for Ps. Red light lost rapidly as depth increases.
Aphotic - Lacks enough light for Ps and depends on food made in photic zone for energy. Part of the most extensive biome on the planet.
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Marine Biomes
1. Estuaries
2. Intertidal
3. Coral Reefs
4. Pelagic
5. Benthos
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Estuaries
Where a freshwater river meets the ocean.
Salinity variable. Very productive
Biome.
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Coral Reef
Characterized by coral.
Found in shallow warm waters.
Very productive. High species
diversity.
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Benthos
Bottom area. Usually fed by nutrients
drifting down from upper levels.
Fairly rich in life.
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Summary
Know what is involved with the study of “Ecology”.
Know the major factors of planet Earth that shape climate.
Know the major terrestrial biomes and the factors that control them.
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Summary
Know the major types of aquatic biomes and the factors that control them.