BIOL 1001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Wallace Line, Archaea, Biome
Document Summary
If the earth did not tilt on its axis, there would be no seasons. Climate- the amount and variability of heat and precipitation has dramatic effect on terrestrial ecosystems. Climate also has dramatic effect on aquatic ecosystems as heat and precipitation influence ocean currents, lake turnover and water levels in lakes, streams and oceans. Recent increases in average temperatures around the globe combined with projected increase of up to 5. 8 celsius over next 100 years represents one of the most rapid periods of climate change since life began. Biologists use three tools to predict how climate change will affect aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Based on computer models of weather pattern in local regions. By increasing average temperatures in these models, researchers can predict how wind and rainfall patterns, storm frequency, intensity and other aspects of weather and climate change. Based on long-term monitoring at fixed sites around the globe.
