Questions and Answers
¿Cuál de los siguientes conceptos se refiere a la cantidad de especies presentes en un área determinada?
¿Qué tipo de biogeografía se enfoca en el estudio de la distribución de especies en islas?
¿Cuál de los siguientes procesos es responsable de la formación de landforms en la superficie de la Tierra?
¿Qué es un área de drenaje en geomorfología?
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¿Qué tipo de geomorfología se enfoca en el estudio de landforms形ados por glaciares?
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¿Qué es un bioma en biogeografía?
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Study Notes
Biogeography
- Study of the geographic distribution of living organisms and their interactions with the environment
- Examines the patterns and processes that shape the distribution of species and ecosystems across the Earth's surface
- Key concepts:
- Species richness: the number of species present in a given area
- Endemism: the unique occurrence of a species in a specific geographic area
- Biome: a large region characterized by a specific climate and vegetation type
- Types of biogeography:
- Island biogeography: the study of species distribution on islands
- Continental biogeography: the study of species distribution on continents
Geomorphology
- Study of the shape and formation of the Earth's surface
- Examines the processes that shape the landscape, including:
- Tectonic forces: the movement of the Earth's crust
- Volcanic activity: the formation of landforms through volcanic eruptions
- Weathering and erosion: the breakdown and removal of rocks and soil
- Key concepts:
- Landform: a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain or valley
- Landscape: a larger geographic area characterized by a specific combination of landforms
- Drainage basin: an area drained by a single river system
- Types of geomorphology:
- Fluvial geomorphology: the study of landforms shaped by rivers and streams
- Glacial geomorphology: the study of landforms shaped by glaciers
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Explore the basics of geography, including biogeography and geomorphology. Learn about the distribution of living organisms, species richness, and the shape and formation of the Earth's surface.