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Effects of Climate Change on Plants (Terms for Distribution (Latitude…
Effects of Climate Change on Plants
Terms for Distribution
Biome
Definition
large
geographic region
characterised by
certain
type
climate
types
plants
animals
it's climate
determined by: The average...
Temperature
Precipitation
Amount of sunlight
because
these factors
determine
what types of
plants & animals
can live there
Latitude
Distance
north & south
of equator
measured in
degrees
High/Low
High
Further
from equator
Low
Closer
to equator
Altitude
Height
above sea level
High latitude
less sunlight
lower temperature
Higher altitude
lower temperature
Adaptations
Increasing temperature
Physiological (Functioning)
Rate of
water loss
from transpiration>Rate of
absorption of water
from roots
Cells
lose turgor
Guard cells
flaccid
stomata closes
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Morphological
Distribution
Vertical Distribution
Effects of global warming
Increase in average global temperature
Plant populations
gradually
shifting upwards
because
@ high altitude
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Increase altitude
Average temperature
Decreases
Temperature
Enzyme-controlled reactions
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Latitude Distribution
Based on latitude
types of forests
Tropical forests
Near the equator
Temperate forests
Temperate zone
with
well-defined seasons
distinct periods
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Boreal forests (Taiga)
High latitude
Seasons
Long
cold
dry
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Short
moist
summer
Increasing latitude
Tropical-->Temperate-->Boreal
Effects of global warming
Temperate forests & grasslands
shift into
boreal forests
shift into
tundra
Increase in temperature
Increase warming of soil
speed up evaporation