Biome

receive less sun than the south-facing slopes. Since they receive less sun, they are also moister due to decreased evaporation rates. Different amounts of sun and moisture due to microclimate would seem to support different types of vegetation in biomes like forests (Molles, 2016). The composition of the forest would allow the direct observation of the influence of microclimate on tree distribution. Comparing the distribution of large and small trees can give an indication of what the…

How Species Adaptations Affect Their Survival In Respect To The Environment Background Information What are adaptations and what causes them to occur? Adaptations occur within a species, or kind. Adaptations are what can either be an advantage or disadvantage for as an example an animal such as an Giraffe. A Giraffe has a long neck as in the past, food wasn't as scarce and was easier to find lower towards the ground, but over a long period of time, the Giraffes developed a special adaptations…

Thirteen million hectares of forest were lost each year between 2000 and 2010 for the economic gain of the few, at the expense of many(Lombardo). We buy everyday products disregarding the complex system it’s required to produce the products. The cycle of products starts with us, buying, consuming, and then throwing it away. Products like paper, come from trees and it’s imperative that we realize trees are a limited resource. Like most commodities, the root of the how it’s made comes from…

Introduction Distribution of species is an important factor in a community. Depending on the biome, specific factors could have an effect on which species are found in certain areas; for instance, the woody plant distribution of species in a temperate deciduous forest can be affected by a variety of parameters. Temperate deciduous forests themselves are affected greatly by global factors, like climate change, and human agriculture (Reich et al 2002); the woody plants that populate the majority…

In every sense of the word, South Africa is diverse; linguistically, with 11 official languages; culturally and religiously with a plethora of popular faiths; and biologically, with 7 major distinct terrestrial biomes, one of which, the Cape Floral Kingdom, is endemic to the region. This biodiversity is, however, under threat due to land expansion, climate change, alien species invasion and much more (Turpie 2013). The loss of ecological settings and species demands that biodiversity should be…

of users tends to be around the 4th and 5th grade level, which is why it becomes a terrific instrument to integrate into the classroom for California missions and even Gold Rush units. In Minecraft, the interface can be divided into many different biomes, from jungles, to mountains, to plains and deserts. Players can form bodies of water and even experience time systems in a day and night cycle. Minecraft is a way to teach, learn, inspire and engage students in the living challenges of that…

Scientists have predicted that in 2050, the global polar bear population will be decreased by approximately 30%. This raises an important question, “Are polar bear’s numbers blooming, or are they endangered at this time?” Recent statistics have said that there are roughly 26,000 polar bears alive today, but what about the future, will they survive? Polar bears will eventually go extinct because they are having less litters of cubs, they are unable to adapt to any other environment, and since…

A silverback gorilla nibbles on a nearby bush using his agile lips. He isn't dominant over his troop of about two dozen gorillas, but it seems he wants to be. At the moment, he has his eyes set on another male. This one hasn’t grown his silver hairs yet, but all the females are watching him. This can not happen if the silverback ever wants to mate and reproduce. The silverback raises his massive fists in the air, but the other male sees the attack coming and meets his fists in the air with his…

THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY Butterflies, like many insects across the UK have undeniable importance to the ecosystem. Maintaining butterfly populations has become a priority across the globe as anthropogenic activities increase to threaten butterfly species. One such species under threat in the UK is the Duke of Burgundy. Decline in flagship species over recent years has led to a review of the biodiversity action plans and the importance they have across the globe. This POSTnote examines the risks of…

1.1 Introduction During the past, traditional knowledge has contributed a lot in sustainable practices and living but the knowledge seems to be disappearing at present. This might happened due to either the new generations do not want to accept and apply those knowledge or those knowledge are not transformed to other generations (Parajuli & Das, 2013). 1.2 What is traditional knowledge? There are other names for traditional knowledge such as local knowledge and indigenous…