Chapter 5: Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity

Reading Guide, 15^th edition

 

Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the term. Use your own words.

 

5.1 Weather and Climate

            Climate vs Weather

            Factors Determining Region’s Climate

            Ocean Currents Affecting Regional Climates

            Figure 5-8

            Greenhouse Gases and the Greenhouse Effect

            Microclimates and Rain Shadow Effect

 

5.2 Biomes: Climate and Life on Land

            Biome

            Biomes and boundaries

           

5.3 Desert Biomes

            Succulent Plants

            Desert classification

            Desert Coverage on Earth

            Tropical vs Temperate Deserts

            Adaptations by Plants and Animals in the Desert

            Impacts of Humans on Desert

            Salinization

 

5.4 Grassland and Chaparral Biomes

            Tropical Grasslands

            Temperate Grasslands

            Arctic Tundra

            Permafrost

            Human Interference with Grassland

            Chaparral/Mediterranean

           

5.5 Forest Biomes

            Tropical Rain Forest: Location, Coverage, Classification, Struggle for Sun

            Temperate Deciduous Forest

            Evergreen Coniferous Forest

            Human Impacts on Forest Ecosystems

 

5.6 Mountain Biomes

            Importance of Mountain Biomes

            Differing Sides of the Mountain

            Human Impacts on Mountain Biomes