Final Review/Chapter 1

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What is the rainshadow effect?

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The rainshadow effect occurs when moist air rises over a mountain range, cools, and loses moisture as precipitation on the windward side, resulting in dry conditions on the leeward side.

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What does the prefix 'Bio-' mean?

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The prefix 'Bio-' means 'life' or 'living'.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an environment, such as water, soil, air, and temperature.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the system that includes all the water on or near the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere consists of all life on Earth and all parts of Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals, while abiotic factors are the non-living components, such as climate and soil.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents transport heat and moisture across the globe, influencing regional climates by affecting temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the significance of mountain ranges in climate?

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Mountain ranges can affect climate by blocking winds and creating rainshadow effects, leading to varying precipitation levels on either side.