Chapter 50 Homework

1. Explain the difference between weather and climate.
2. Draw a climatograph and identify each biome on it.
3. Explain how the sun influences global climate patterns, especially the difference between climate at the equator and at the poles.
4. Explain, in detail, why the tropical region is the warmest and wettest place on earth. Include an illustration.
5. Explain, in detail, why at 30 degrees latitude we find the most deserts on earth. Include an illustration.
6. Explain, in detail, why at 60 degrees latitude we find Coniferous rain forests. Include an illustration.
7. Explain, why at 90 degrees latitude we find the coldest places on earth that are also "deserts." Include an illustration.
8. Explain the rainshadow effect and give an example from California. Include an illustration.
9. Describe each of the major biomes- their climate, vegetation, and give an example of each.
10. Explain the difference between freshwater and marine biomes.
11. Explain what an estuary is and give a local example.
12. Explain the different zones in water defined by the penetration of light.
13. Explain the difference between oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes. Give an example of each.