Answer to Question 1
A microclimate describes the conditions found in a specific localized area . . . that result in variations of ecosystems within a biome. Three situations that might cause a microclimate include changes in elevation, soil type, and topography. Elevation effects the temperature of the microclimate, whereas soil type and topography contribute to the availability of moisture in the microclimate. Since biomes are delineated by temperature and precipitation, these factors can create exceptions to the typical biome properties within a particular area.
Answer to Question 2
A biome is a large geographic biotic community usually named after the dominant type of vegetation. Climatic factors such as temperature and precipitation determine which types of organisms are capable of surviving in a given area and also carve out the Earth's ecosystems into what are called biomes.
Four main models that describe the relationship between ecosystem function and biodiversity.
(c) snow in Nunavut, alter the local albedo, causing altered microclimates. High albedos are found
A controlled fire being set as part of ecosystem management in Jasper National Park.
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