Biology HL
Biology HL
4
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Biome Distribution: How Abiotic Factors Rule

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Key concepts 🔍

  • Abiotic Factors: Non-living elements (like sunlight, temperature, and rainfall) that influence the living organisms in an ecosystem.

    • Real-world Example: Sunblock! ☀️ Think of how you need sunblock on a sunny day. The sun (an abiotic factor) affects your skin, just as it can influence the types of plants and animals that thrive in a certain area.
  • Biomes: Large regions characterized by specific ecosystems based on the species present and their adaptations.

    • Real-world Example: Think of it like your favorite game settings. 🎮 Different 'maps' or 'worlds' can be like different biomes, each with its own set of challenges and features.
  • Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Abiotic factors & biome distribution 🌍

  • Any particular set of abiotic factors = a type of ecosystem that's likely to develop.

    • For instance, lots of rain and warmth might lead to a rainforest. 🌧️🌴 But little rain and warmth could give you a desert. 🌵☀️
  • Although ecosystems can have different species based on their geographical location, the species will have similar adaptations.

    • Like wearing similar coats in cold weather! ❄️
  • All ecosystems of a certain type combine to form a biome.

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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
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Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Biome Distribution: How Abiotic Factors Rule

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404 words
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3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Key concepts 🔍

  • Abiotic Factors: Non-living elements (like sunlight, temperature, and rainfall) that influence the living organisms in an ecosystem.

    • Real-world Example: Sunblock! ☀️ Think of how you need sunblock on a sunny day. The sun (an abiotic factor) affects your skin, just as it can influence the types of plants and animals that thrive in a certain area.
  • Biomes: Large regions characterized by specific ecosystems based on the species present and their adaptations.

    • Real-world Example: Think of it like your favorite game settings. 🎮 Different 'maps' or 'worlds' can be like different biomes, each with its own set of challenges and features.
  • Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

Abiotic factors & biome distribution 🌍

  • Any particular set of abiotic factors = a type of ecosystem that's likely to develop.

    • For instance, lots of rain and warmth might lead to a rainforest. 🌧️🌴 But little rain and warmth could give you a desert. 🌵☀️
  • Although ecosystems can have different species based on their geographical location, the species will have similar adaptations.

    • Like wearing similar coats in cold weather! ❄️
  • All ecosystems of a certain type combine to form a biome.

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