BIO120H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Temperate Climate, Köppen Climate Classification, Polar Climate

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Convergence when unrelated organisms evolve similarly in response to similar environmental conditions. 7. 1 climate is the major determinant of plant growth form and distribution. 7. 2 climate defines the boundaries of terrestrial biomes. A region in heinrich walter"s climate classification scheme, defined by the annual cycle of temperature and precipitation. Whittaker"s biome diagram: corresponds well with walter"s. 7. 3 walter climate diagrams distinguish the major terrestrial biomes. Diagram illustrates seasonal periods of water shortage and abundance: shows comparisons of climates between localities. 7. 4 temperate climate zones have average annual temperatures between 5 c and 20 c. Temperate latitudes average temperature: 5 - 20 c: (between 30 n and 45 n in north america and asia and between 40 n and 60 n in europe) Growing season the portion of the year during which conditions are suitable for plant growth; at temperate latitudes, defined by the frost-free season.