Read chapters 5 and 6
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Chapter 5: biological diversity |
Chapter 6: weather |
Describe how competitive exclusion takes place.
What is the difference between a habitat and an niche?
Describe how natural selection works. Give an example of selection for a "generalist" vs. selection for a "specialist" type species.
List several causes of extinction. Which of these are caused mainly by humans?
What are the major processes that maintain biodiversity?
What are several reasons that biodiversity is so valuable?
What are the different types of climate on Earth and in Oregon?
How does global air and water circulation affect regional climate?
Describe how altitude and temperature work together to determine the moisture content of air.
How do meteorology and topography work together to determine the effect of pollution on a city?
Make a table of the major biomes with plant types, climate and precipitation.
Describe a strategy for a plant to deal with a dry climate compared to a wet climate.