Temperate & Tropical Seasonal Forest Climatogram Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the characteristic of a Tropical Desert climatogram?

Temperatures range from freezing to around 70F

Temperature ranges from very much below freezing

Rainfall all year with warm temperatures

Consistent high temperatures with little rain (correct)

What is a Temperate Desert climatogram's temperature range?

Freezing to around 70F

Define the temperature range of a Polar Desert climatogram.

Below freezing to well above freezing (up to 80F)

What describes the conditions of a Tropical Grassland climatogram?

Consistently warm with wet and dry seasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the major characteristic of a Temperate Grassland climatogram?

Large fluctuation in temperatures and rain patterns Signup and view all the answers

What describes the climate of a Polar Grassland climatogram?

Very much below freezing to comfortable temperatures with little rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Tropical Rain Forest climatogram?

Constant high temperatures with seasonal rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions of a Temperate Deciduous Forest climatogram?

Large temperature range with fluctuating rainfall year-round Signup and view all the answers

Define the main features of a Polar Evergreen Coniferous Forest climatogram.

Large temperature range with some rainfall all year Signup and view all the answers

What does Taiga refer to?

Boreal forest dominated by conifers in cold climates Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tundra?

Treeless plains with low average temperatures and low rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Temperate Rain Forests?

Moderate temperatures and precipitation exceeding 350 cm/year Signup and view all the answers

What defines Temperate Grasslands?

Regions too dry for forests and too moist for deserts, dominated by grasses Signup and view all the answers

What is the Open Ocean referred to as?

Pelagic region Signup and view all the answers

What is Benthos?

The bottom portion of oceans with no photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What are Upwellings?

Upward flows of deep ocean waters bringing nutrients to the surface Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Climatograms Overview

Tropical Deserts: High consistent temperatures, minimal rainfall.
Temperate Deserts: Temperature range from freezing to 70°F, primarily dry conditions.
Polar Deserts: Temperature fluctuations from below freezing to 80°F, very low precipitation.
Tropical Grasslands/Savanna: Warm temperatures (60-70°F), dramatic wet and dry seasonal variations.
Temperate Grasslands: Temperature range from below freezing to 90°F; significant fluctuations in both temperature and rainfall.
Polar Grasslands: Extremely low temperatures with minimal rainfall.

Forest Types

Tropical Rainforest: High constant temperatures with year-round rainfall, seasonal variations in intensity.
Temperate Deciduous Forest: Large temperature range above freezing, year-round fluctuating rainfall, identifiable wet and dry seasons.
Polar Evergreen Coniferous Forest: Broad temperature range, consistent year-round rainfall with seasonal variations.

Boreal Ecosystems

Taiga: Also known as boreal forest, characterized by conifer trees, found in colder climates and higher latitudes/altitudes; low biological diversity.
Tundra: Treeless plains with harsh climates and low rainfall; includes arctic tundra at high altitudes and alpine tundra at high elevations, some areas have permafrost.

Temperate Regions

Temperate Deciduous Forest: Warmer than boreal forests, dominated by tall deciduous trees; significantly altered by human activity, deep shade limits vegetation.
Temperate Rain Forests: Found in moderate temperatures with over 350 cm of precipitation annually; dominated by evergreen conifers; experiences mild, wet winters and low species diversity due to shade.
Temperate Grasslands: Areas too dry for forests but too moist for deserts; dominated by grasses, rich soil, and high diversity of large animals; naturally maintained by fire.

Oceanic Zones

Open Ocean (Pelagic Region): Water in all oceans, low in nitrogen and phosphorus leading to low productivity and diversity of algae; supports various large animal species at low densities.
Benthos: The ocean's bottom, reliant on dead organic matter for food, lacks photosynthetic plants due to darkness.
Upwellings: Nutrient-rich deep waters that arise to the surface, promoting significant algae growth due to the upward flow of nutrients from dying surface organisms.

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