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Coriolis Effect

the deflection of moving objects (air or water) via the rotation of the earth

this influences wind patterns, oceanic surface currents, etc.

Eutrophication

when a body of water becomes over-riched with nutrients 

Mainly Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P)

This leads to excessive plant and algae growth

C4 Pathways

Special pathways plants use to avoid photorespiration and fix caron more efficiently

Is used during hot and dry environments

In change minimizing water retention

Methods of water retention

Having Internal Respiratory Organs

CAM Photosynthesis (stomata opens at night)

Ectothermy vs Endothermy Advantages

Endothermy - Warm blooded animals regulating body temperature using metabolic heat. Causing them to be active at all temperatures and olive in broader geographic ranges

Ectotherm - Cold blooded animals have a need for low energy and can survive long times without consuming food. More energy goes to reproduction and growth

Defining factors of a land-scape study

Patchiness

Grain & extent

Larger Islands support more resources and promote higher diversity

Getting fewer immigrant species the small island vs the large island they have no reason to inhabit the small one

NPP vs GPP

GPP Gross Primary Productivity - Total amount of energy fixed by photosynthesis in an ecosystem

NPP Net Primary Productivity - Energy available to growth and to consumers (herbivores).

NPP = GPP - R 

R (plant respiration for self-maintenance and metabolism)

Temperate Grassland

biome dominated by drought tolerant individuals with hot summers and harsh winters.

Tropical Savanna

Dry seasons all around wet and dry