KEY CONCEPT The biosphere is one of Earth’s four interconnected systems.
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KEY CONCEPT The biosphere is one of Earth’s four interconnected systems.
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The biosphere is the portion of Earth that is inhabited by life.
• The biosphere includes all ecosystems.
–one of Earth’s systems
– includes the biota, all the living things in the biosphere
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There are three other Earth systems.
– hydrosphere—water, ice, and water vapor
– atmosphere—air blanketing Earth’s solid and liquid surface
– geosphere—geologic features above and below Earth’s surface
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KEY CONCEPT Climate is a key abiotic factor that affects the biosphere.
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Climate is the prevailing weather of a region.
• Climate is the long-term pattern of weather conditions.– average temperature– precipitation– relative humidity
• Key factors shape an area’s climate.– temperature– sunlight– water– wind
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Earth has three main climate zones.
• The three main zones are the polar, tropical, and temperate climates.– polar climate: the far northern
and southern regions ofEarth
– tropical zone: surrounds the equator
– temperate zone: the wide area in betweenthe polar and tropical zones
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The angle of the Sun’s rays help determine an area’s climate.
temperatetemperate
polarpolar
tropicaltropical
temperatetemperate
polarpolar
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• Earth’s tilt on its axis plays a role in seasonal change.
• Solar heating causes movements in both water and air.
–wind
–ocean currents• Earth’s rotation also has effects on
the winds and currents
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• Landmasses shape inland climates.
– larger changes in temperatures
– less precipitation• Oceans shape coastal
climates.– smaller changes in
temperatures– higher humidity–more precipitation
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• Mountains have an effect on climate.
western slope eastern slope
– Precipitation occurs on the side of the mountain facing the wind.
– On the downwind side, drier and cooler air produce a rain shadow.
– A rain shadow is an area of decreased precipitation.
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• Many organisms survive in a specific climate due to their adaptations.