1. Apes exam review
Part 2

2. Consequences of global warming
Albedo
Spread of Disease

3. Decrease your contribution
Improve energy efficiency (cars, appliances, lights)
Improve transportation efficiency ( walk, bike, public transportation)
Eat less meat (lower trophic levels)

4. Greenhouse gases

5. Atmosphere profile

6. Anthropogenic/Synthetic
Fill in the blank
12,500
Humans began agriculture approximately years ago.
A man-made product is also known as
The molecular formula for ozone is
Anthropogenic/Synthetic O3

7. Natural ozone depletion
UV + O2  O + O
O + O2  O3
O3  O + O2
OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!

8. CFC Destruction of ozone
UV + CFC  Cl
Cl + O3  O2 + ClO
O + ClO  O2 + Cl
OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!

9. HCFC Hydro – Chloro – Fluoro – Carbons
Close in structure to CFCs, but with an additional hydrogen.
Refrigerant, VOC
Shorter lifespan than CFCs and doesn’t release chlorine as easily

10. Ecosystem components biotic abiotic Plants Animals bacteria Soil/rocks
Water
air

11. Biogeochemical cycles
Trait
Carbon
Importance to Life
Building Blocks of 4 Major Macromolecules & Greenhouse Gases
Largest Reservoir
Rock
Methods of Transport
Gas, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Sediments, Fossil Fuels
Cycle Duration
Long

12. Biogeochemical cycles
Trait
Nitrogen
Importance to Life
Proteins, DNA, Primary Productivity in Plants
Largest Reservoir
Atmosphere
Methods of Transport
Fixation (lightning/bacteria), Nitrogen Fixation, Assimilation, Denitrification
Cycle Duration
Short

13. Biogeochemical cycles
Trait
Phosphorus
Importance to Life
ATP, DNA, Cell Membranes, & Bones and Teeth
Largest Reservoir
Rocks
Methods of Transport
NO ATMOSPHERE – Erosion, Soil, Producers
Cycle Duration
LONGEST

14. Biogeochemical cycles
Trait
Water
Importance to Life
Universal Solvent, Purifies, ESSENTIAL to Life
Largest Reservoir
Saltwater – Ocean
Freshwater – Glaciers/Ice Caps
Methods of Transport
Precipitation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Surface Water
Cycle Duration
Short

15. Photosynthesis/respiration

16. Age of earth

17. Zebra mussel Takes over an area Reproduces rapidly Invasive Species
Not native
Invasive Species

18. Galapagos tortoise Habitat in one area Prone to extinction
Endemic Species

19. American alligator Foundation species Creates new habitats
Keystone Species

20. Tiger salamander Early indicators of environmental stress
Indicator Species

21. Norway rat Broad niche Generalist Species Reproduce in high numbers
R-strategist
Generalist Species

22. Giant panda Narrow niche Specialist Species More prone to extinction
K-strategist
Specialist Species

23. definitions
Biodiversity: variety of life, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
Biome: terrestrial/aquatic areas with similar climate, animals & plants
Climate, Geography, Plant species

24. World map – latitude lines

25. World map – mid-Atlantic ridge

26. World map – el nino

27. World map – china
Most Populous Country

28. 2nd Most Populous Country
World map – India
2nd Most Populous Country
Site of Bhopal

29. Controls the Nile. Diverts a LOT of it for Agriculture.
World map – Ethiopia
Controls the Nile. Diverts a LOT of it for Agriculture.

30. World map – Brazil
Amazon Rainforest

31. Largest Delta in the WORLD! = Largest Estuary
World map – Bangladesh
Largest Delta in the WORLD! = Largest Estuary

32. Biomes – tropical rainforest
Location: Tropics
Climate:  temp,  precip
Characteristics:
Plants: Dense Canopy
Animals: chimpanzee, toucan

33. Biomes – temperate deciduous forest
Location: temperate lat.
Climate: Defined seasons, moderate rainfall
Characteristics:
Plants: Deciduous
Animals: hawk, deer, fox

34. Biomes – taiga (boreal) forest
Location: northern lat.
Climate: Temp,  precip
Characteristics:
Plants: conifers
Animals: moose, lynx, bears

35. Biomes – Tropical Grasslands/Savanna
Location: Tropics
Climate: ↑ Temps, rain/dry
Characteristics:
Plants: tall grasses, trees
Animals: Lions, Giraffes, Elephants

36. Biomes – Temperate Grasslands/prairie
Location: temperate lat.
Climate: Defined seasons, moderate rainfall
Characteristics:
Plants: short grass prairie
Animals: prairie dogs, rabbits

37. Biomes – Tundra Location: polar lat. Climate: ↓ temp, ↓ precip.
Characteristics:
Plants: lichen, permafrost
Animals: polar bear, seal

38. Biomes – desert Location: all latitudes
Climate: LOWest precipitation, temp depends on latitude
Characteristics:
Plants: succulents (cacti)
Animals: lizards, underground

39. Cultural eutrophication

40. Ocean acidification