Global -Local Winds & Biomes Review

The movement of ocean water is caused by several processes. _________ results in the continual circulation of ocean water on a global scale.

• Wind

• Convection

• Earth Rotation

• The Jet Stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Organisms and populations in an ecosystem depend on and may compete for biotic and abiotic factors. Identify a Biotic factor.

• animals

• light

• temperture

• water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Organisms and populations in an ecosystem depend on and may compete for biotic and abiotic factors. Identify an Abiotic factor.

• predator

• plants

• animal

• light

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What similarities exist between the temperate rainforest, temperate seasonal forest, and woodland biomes?

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• All three have similar biotic and abiotic features.

• All three are populated predominantly by large evergreen tree species.

• All three experience approximately the same average annual temperatures.

• All three receive approximately the same amount of average annual precipitation.

What similarities exist between the temperate rainforest, temperate seasonal forest, and woodland biomes?

• They are located in the same neighborhood

• All three experience approximately the same average annual temperatures.

• ll three are populated predominantly by large evergreen tree species.

• All three receive approximately the same amount of average annual precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What similarities exist between the temperate rainforest, temperate seasonal forest, and woodland biomes?

• All three have similar biotic and abiotic features.

• All located in the same neighborhood

• All three experience approximately the same average annual temperatures.

• All three receive approximately the same amount of average annual precipitation.

This map of North America indicates the general flora. Northeast Minnesota is considered a coniferous forest. What characteristics account for this ecosystem?

• Higher elevation in far northern latitudes, moderate climate, minimal precipitation

• Higher elevations, cooler climate, distinct seasons, moderate precipitation throughout the year

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  Lower elevation, moderate climate with little variation, significant precipitation throughout the year

• Lower elevation, cold climate with short summer, significant precipitation concentrated in warmer months

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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