BIO120H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Volumetric Heat Capacity, Sun Bear, Evaporation

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Lecture 2 & 3:physical challenges of the environment. Animals geographic ranges usually correspond to biomes (limit to climates or vegetation), but sometimes it is also affected by other factors: Pronghorns have a broad temperature tolerance range but a narrow habitat range. Elf owls, gila woodpekers depends on cactus. Tigers can live in any habitat either hot or cold. Radiation: emission of electromagnetic energy by a warm surface. Conduction: transfer of the kinetic energy of heat between substances in contact with one another. Convection: transfer of heat by the movement of liquids and gases. Redistribution: circulatory system redistributes heat among body parts. Larger organisms tend to lose heat across their surfaces less rapidly than smaller individuals this is because the surface-to-volume ratio is smaller(v sa ). It is easier for them to maintain a constant internal environment in the face of varying external conditions. Bergmann"s rule: homeotherms tend to be larger at a higher altitude.

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1. What is the difference between heat and temperature?
a. [Heat is the transfer of thermal energy and temperature is themeasurement of that energy transfer]
b. [Heat is the measurement of energy transfer and temperature isthe transfer of thermal energy]
c. [Heat and temperature mean the same thing - the transfer ofthermal energy]

2. What is "internal kinetic energy"?
a. [Moving energy that you cannot see with the naked eye (akamicroscopic)]
b. [Moving energy that you can see with the naked eye (akamacroscopic)]
c. [All forms of energy]

3. What is "internal potential energy"?
a. [Stored energy that you cannot see with the naked eye (akamicroscopic)]
b. [Stored energy that you can see with the naked eye (akamacroscopic)]
c. [All forms of energy]

4. What the difference is between "thermal energy" and"heat"?
a. [Thermal energy and heat mean the same thing. There is nodifference between them.]
b. [Heat results from thermal energy by either a change in phase ora difference in temperature.]
c. [Thermal energy results from heat either by a change in phase ora difference in temperature.]

5. In ionic bonding, one or more valence electrons aretransferred from one atom to another. When this transfer occurs,the receiving atom is now __________ charged.
a. [Positively charged]
b. [Negatively charged]
c. [Neutrally charged]

6. The solid state of ice is less dense than its liquidstate.
a. [True] b. [False]

7. Concrete has a higher heat capacity than water.
a. [True] b. [False]

8. Thermohaline circulation is driven by:
a. [Density] b. [Gravity] c. [Latitude] d. [Temperature] e.[Wind]

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Prompt #3: Please provide very detailed information. Thank you.

Plants and animals do not operate independently of one another. In fact, it is how these organisms interact that often defines form and function. Ecology is the branch of biology that focuses on these species interactions with each other in the habitats that they live. In light of the many human-induced changes to the environment, it would be impossible to study ecology without accounting for anthropogenic effects. Assume you are an ecologist studying local flora and fauna in San Diego. Describe the effects of human development in a local habitat (e.g. coastal, desert, chaparral, grassland, wetland, etc.). How will continued global climate change effect species adapted to a specific environment? What conservation and management measures could be implemented to protect native species in San Diego?

Question 5

The majority of water found on Earth is

Answers:	salt
	fresh water
	ice
	water vapor

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Question 13

Species that are purposely or accidentally introduced to a new geographical region

Answers:	frequently form hybrids with native species
	die out quickly
	can become serious pests by killing the native species
	experience increased mutation rates that help them adapt to the new ecosystem

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Match the following terms with correct definition.

Question
biome
population
ecosystem
community

All Answer Choices
A. all of the individuals of a species in a specific area
B. comprises all of the biotic and abiotic factors in a particular area
C. interacting species occupying a given habitat
D. large scale interactions of species defined on land by the type primary type of vegetation

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Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a species distributed in a random distribution?

Answers:

oak trees that drop their seeds to the ground

a herd of elephants traveling to the watering hole

dandelion seeds that are blowing in the wind

nesting penguins

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Question 33

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Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

Answers:

habitat loss

overharvesting

climate change

all of the above

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Some theories around why more diversity in species or areas known as [a] are found near the [b] are: more energy or greater [c] of the ecosystems, giving the opportunity for more [d].

Answers:

age

speciation

equator

size

hotspots

evolution

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