Chapter 6 Test

Front

What does the term 'climate' refer to?

Back

Average conditions, including temperature and precipitation, over long periods of time in a given area.

Front

How do ecosystems vary in their net primary productivity?

Back

By the rate at which primary producers convert energy to biomass.

Front

How are ponds and lakes different from inland seas?

Back

Inland seas contain organisms adapted for open water.

Front

What are wetlands?

Back

Areas of land flooded with water at least part of the year.

Front

Which type of biomes generally have higher net primary productivity?

Back

Warm, wet biomes.

Front

Define 'net primary productivity'.

Back

The rate at which all the autotrophs in an ecosystem produce net useful chemical energy.

Front

What factors influence the climate of a region?

Back

Latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, and prevailing winds.

Front

Explain the significance of wetlands in an ecosystem.

Back

Wetlands act as natural water filters, provide habitat for wildlife, and help in flood control.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

Front

What role do primary producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.