ecology

Reductionism seeks answers at lower levels of analysis, while holism seeks answers at the same or higher levels of analysis.

False

<p>Holism and biomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The availability of water, temperature, sunlight, oxygen/lack of oxygen, nutrients, and presence or absence of other species</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reductionism seeks to understand complex systems by breaking them down into smaller, simpler parts. An example of reductionism in ecology would be studying the molecular mechanisms of photosynthesis. Holism, on the other hand, seeks to understand complex systems as a whole, taking into account all levels of organization. An example of holism in ecology would be studying the interactions between all the living and non-living components of an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The availability of water, temperature, and sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reductionism seeks answers at lower levels of hierarchy while holism seeks answers at the same or higher levels of analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abiotic and biotic factors affect the availability of water, temperature, sunlight, oxygen, nutrients, and presence or absence of other species, which in turn affects the distribution of species and biomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distribution of species and biomes on Earth is determined by the availability of water, temperature, sunlight, oxygen/lack of oxygen, nutrients, and the presence or absence of other species. Together, these factors create different habitats that support different types of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reductionism seeks answers at lower levels of hierarchy while holism seeks answers at the same or higher levels of analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tilt of the Earth is 23.5 degrees, which causes different regions to receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. Regions that are tilted towards the sun receive more direct sunlight and experience warmer temperatures, while regions tilted away from the sun receive less direct sunlight and experience colder temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>23.5 degrees; it affects the amount of sunlight different regions receive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both abiotic and biotic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sunlight, temperature, and precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local climate is shaped by factors such as sunlight, temperature, precipitation, and wind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Precipitation patterns are affected by descending dry air and ascending moist air because as air rises, it cools and moisture condenses into clouds. When the air eventually reaches a high enough altitude, it begins to descend, warming up and becoming drier as it falls. This descending dry air can prevent clouds from forming and cause arid conditions in some regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physics of air and moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seasonal changes are determined by the tilt of the Earth, Earth's rotation, and the physics of air and moisture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate and other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tilt of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Precipitation patterns are influenced by ascending and descending air masses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water has a moderating influence on climate because it has a higher specific heat than land, which means it can absorb and store more heat energy. This causes coastal regions to have milder temperatures than inland regions. Water also heats up and cools down more slowly than land, which helps to regulate the temperature of the surrounding air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It moderates the climate due to its higher specific heat and slower heating and cooling compared to land</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water has a higher specific heat and slower heating and cooling compared to land</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By ascending and descending air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Descending dry air and ascending moist air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large patterns in ocean circulation also impact climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The abundance and distribution of organisms are influenced by both abiotic and biotic factors. Abiotic factors include things like temperature, water availability, and nutrient availability, while biotic factors include competition for resources, predation, and disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moderating influence of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Descending dry air and ascending moist air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Availability of water, temperature, sunlight, oxygen/lack of oxygen, nutrients, and presence or absence of other species</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Even small features of an environment can influence the climate that organisms experience by affecting factors such as temperature, sunlight, and precipitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes the winds to blow in a certain direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Even small features of an environment can influence the climate experienced by organisms. For example, a small hill or rock outcropping can create a microclimate that is cooler or warmer than the surrounding area, depending on factors like the angle of the sun and the direction of prevailing winds. This can create small pockets of habitat that support different types of organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By influencing the climate that organisms experience</p> Signup and view all the answers