Ch 6 Flashcard Env

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area?

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Climate

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What biome is characterized by high humidity, warm temperatures year-round, and significant rainfall, especially in summer?

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Tropical rainforest

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What type of ecosystem is typically shallow and can be man-made, often found in South Florida?

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Pond

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Where is the highest biodiversity generally found in relation to ecosystems?

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Between two ecosystems (edge effect)

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True or False: Standing water quickly weathers and erodes rock to shape Earth's topography.

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False

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define 'biome'.

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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 edge effect in ecology?

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The phenomenon where biodiversity is higher at the boundary between two different ecosystems.

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What are the main characteristics of a tropical rainforest?

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High rainfall, high humidity, warm temperatures, and high biodiversity.