10 Questions
Why are estuaries considered to be brackish or slightly salty?
As a result of mixing saltwater from high tides with fresh water from rivers
What do estuaries provide that make them ideal for fish reproduction?
Nutrient-rich environments
Why is the development along estuaries considered detrimental to the populations relying on them?
It introduces pollutants and destroys habitats
Which biome is characterized by cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers?
Chaparral biome
Where are the foothills biomes typically located?
On the edges of mountain ranges at specific elevations
What is absent in the extreme desert biomes found on mountain tops?
Plant growth
Which side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receives more precipitation according to the text?
Western side
What happens to precipitation levels as clouds move inland and reach higher elevations?
They increase dramatically
What characteristic makes estuaries ideal for fish reproduction?
Nutrient-rich environment
What effect does development along estuaries have on the habitats?
Destroys habitats and introduces pollutants
Learn about biomes, major life zones characterized by soil, climate, and vegetation, with factors like latitude, elevation, and rainfall. Explore how distance from the equator influences species diversity based on the speech by Frederick Clements in 1919.
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