Chapter 52: Introduction to the Biosphere Arrange these terms from largest (top)

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Chapter 52: Introduction to the Biosphere Arrange these terms from largest (top) to smallest (bottom) and give/draw an example at each level. population ecology, organismal ecology, global ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology landscape ecology What is the difference between climate and weather? Give an example of each in your answer. The Sun shines directly overhead on different locations of the globe throughout the year. Autumnal equinox September 22 Winter solistice Decem ber 2 Summer solistice June 21 SUN 23/21 662 Earth's orbit Vernal equinox March 20

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Arrangement of terms largest to smallest are as follows:

Global ecology

Ecosystem ecology

Landscape ecology

Community ecology

Population ecology

Organism ecology

Example of each level =

Global ecology- planet earth,atmosphere

Ecosystem ecology - Marine ecology,freshwater ecology

Landscape ecology - Land ,water

Community ecology - Humans ,animals,birds,bacteria,plants

Population ecology- Humans ,animals,birds

Organism ecology - Humans ,animals,birds,fungi,plants.

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Difference between weather and climate

Weather is the state of atmosphere on a current

day at a current time.it changes day to day

Weather Climate

Weather is the state of atmosphere on a current

day at a current time.it changes day to day

Climate is the average condition that are expected at a certain place over a number of years. weather includes sunshine,rain,cloud,cover,winds,hail,snow,sleet,freeezing rain,flooding,ice storms ,thunder stormsfrom cold front or warm front,excessive heat climate may include precipitation,temperature,humidity,sunshine and wind velocity,phenomenon such as fog,frost and hail storms over a long period of time. Day to day forecast can be done depending on the air pressure,temperature and other similar factors. Climate forecast can only be done over longer period of time such as 30 years.the average of weather over 30 years helps determine the climate of certain area.

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