The Biosphere

The hydrosphere is the portion of the biosphere composed entirely of __________

The climate of any particular place is influenced by ______________

Movement of ocean water at or near the ocean's surface

One characteristic feature of tundra is a layer of permanently frozen subsoil called _______

Where are most deserts located?

What are areas where freshwater meets saltwater called?

A dry area on the downwind side of a mountain

Permafrost underlies ____________

Biome distribution depends on ______________

This is the bottom on the lake and organisms consists of decomposers

The biome known for trees with broad leaves that fall off the trees in the winter.

This type of soil is best for plant growth.

What fraction of the Earth is covered by oceans?

The term monsoon means

This zone is located in the open water at a depth that is too deep for photosynthesis

Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

Lake zone with rooted plants, sunlight reaches all the way to the bottom, has high biodiversity

The land on the ______ side of the mountain range is in the rain shadow.

What causes the Earth's seasons?

Eutrophic lakes are described to have: