Chapter 52: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
Chapter 52: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
Chapter 52: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
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AP Biology Reading Guide <strong>Chapter</strong> 2 <strong>An</strong> <strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Ecology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Biosphere</strong><br />
Fred <strong>and</strong> Theresa Holtzclaw<br />
hat environmental issue was targeted in Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring What was <strong>the</strong><br />
outcome of her efforts<br />
4. W<br />
Concept <strong>52</strong>.2 Interactions between organisms <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> environment limit <strong>the</strong> distribution of species<br />
5. What is biogeography What fac<strong>to</strong>rs determine <strong>the</strong> distribution of organisms<br />
6. Read this section carefully <strong>to</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> different types of experiments <strong>and</strong> observations that<br />
help explain <strong>the</strong> distribution of species. As you conclude this section, list <strong>and</strong> describe five<br />
examples of biotic fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
Biotic Fac<strong>to</strong>r Example <strong>and</strong> Description<br />
7. List five abiotic fac<strong>to</strong>rs. Include an example <strong>and</strong> description of each fac<strong>to</strong>r's influence on living<br />
organisms.<br />
Abiotic Fac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Example <strong>and</strong> Description<br />
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