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Worksheet #2
Ecology and Biomes Ecology Define Ecology: What structural levels of biology are in the Biosphere? Define Biotic vs. Abiotic factors: The Biosphere What are different physical and chemical factor that can and will influence life the biosphere? Be sure to include at least 6 factors. Aquatic Biomes Define pelagic realm: Define benthic realm: Define photic zone: Define aphotic zone:
What is the difference between an intertidal zone and an estuary? Which biome will be the transition between an aquatic biome and terrestrial biome? Terrestrial biomes: For the following Biomes, describe the temperature, precipitation, and general features of each. Tropical forest Savanna Desert Chaparral Temperate grassland Temperate broadleaf forest Taiga Tundra Polar ice How are all biomes connected to each other?