Question 1
Atmospheric and plate activity have affected the distribution and diversity of systems within the biosphere.
Explain the role that the atmosphere has in the distribution of biomes.
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Atmospheric and plate activity have affected the distribution and diversity of systems within the biosphere.
Explain the role that the atmosphere has in the distribution of biomes.
Role of atmosphere: atmosphere contributes to patterns of climate/heat/temperature/ precipitation;
rising hot, damp air at equator condenses as it meets colder air; ...causing high rainfall and ideal conditions for rainforests in that region;
descending dry air at slightly higher latitudes/30 degrees N/S; ...gives rise to desert systems;
atmospheric circulation transfers heat from equator to higher latitudes; ...allowing for life-supporting temperatures in temperate grasslands/ forests/tundra biomes;
Note to examiners: Credit must be given for answers that address biomes not species.
Full credit can be given for a well drawn annotated tri-cellular model with biomes and atmospheric flows shown.