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Biophysical Interactions (Components (Physical Environment (Non-living…
Biophysical Interactions
Components
Physical Environment
Non-living
Hydrosphere (
The water on the surface of the Earth
)
Examples
Lakes
Rivers
Mist
Rain
Waves
Glaciers
Lithosphere (
The Earth's crust
)
Examples
Landforms
Rocks
Soils
Atmosphere (
Thin layer of gases surrounding the Earth
)
Layers
1.Troposphere
Weather occurs here
Air becomes thinner as you move upward
Air becomes cooler as you move upward
Stratosphere
Warm air
Contains ozone
Compound of oxygen that prevents harmful UV rays from reaching the Earth
Mesosphere
Coldest layer of the atmosphere
The ice particles present in this layer protects us by colliding with meteors and space debris
Thermosphere
No protection from the heat of the sun, causing it to be the hottest layer
Thin Air/spread out air particles
Exosphere
Outermost layer
Occasional particles
Orbitals are placed here
Chemical Composition
78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% trace gases
Circulation
Hadley Cell
Polar Cell
Trade Winds
Coriolis Effect
Describes the pattern of deflection taken by objects not firmly connected to the ground as they travel long distances around and above the Earth.
Northern Hemisphere = Clockwise,
Southern Hemisphere = Anti-clockwise
Seen in hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons (all the same thing but in different parts of the world)
Living
Biosphere
Plants
Animals
Human Environment
Excursion
Interactions
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Studied Environments
Dry Sclerophyll Forest
Methodology/Instruments
Digital Thermometer
Kestrel Weather Station
Light Meter
Observation
Plant ID (observation)
pH Soil Kit
Probe Thermometer
Environmental Characteristics
Lithosphere
Ridgeline Landform
Flat Gradient
Aspect of north
Effects??
High soil acidity
Isohyperthermic soil
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere