Chapter 15 Biosphere

Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

The collection of living things that live in the biosphere

All the water at and near the surface of the earth, 97% of which is in oceans

A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.

the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle

The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Climate within a small area that differs significantly from the climate of the surrounding area

Dense covering formed by the leafy tops of tall rain forest trees

A biome where grasses are the main plant life

A dry region that on average receives less than 25 centimeters of precipitation per year.

term used to refer to a tree that sheds its leaves during a particular season each year

term used to refer to trees that produce seed-bearing cones and have thin leaves shaped like needles

Biome in which the winters are cold but summers are mild enough to allow the ground to thaw

An extremely cold, dry biome climate region characterized by short, cool summers and bitterly cold winters.

A scrubland biome of dense, spiny evergreen shrubs found at midlatitudes along coasts where cold ocean currents circulate offshore; characterized by mild, rainy winters and long, hot, dry summers.