Textbook Question
Which of the following areas of study focuses on the exchange of energy, organisms, and materials between ecosystems?
a. Organismal ecology
b. Landscape ecology
c. Ecosystem ecology
d. Community ecology
Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry8
- Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life8
- Ch. 3 - Water and Life6
- Ch. 4 - Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life9
- Ch. 5 - The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules9
- Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell6
- Ch. 7 - Membrane Structure and Function6
- Ch. 8 - An Introduction to Metabolism6
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation10
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis7
- Ch. 11 - Cell Communication7
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle10
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles10
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea14
- Ch, 15 - The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance7
- Ch. 16 - The Molecular Basis of Inheritance9
- Ch. 17 - Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein9
- Ch. 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression10
- Ch. 19 - Viruses6
- Ch. 20 - DNA Tools and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution8
- Ch. 22 - Descent with Modification: A Darwininan View of Life6
- Ch. 23 - The Evolution of Populations5
- Ch. 24 - The Origin of Species6
- Ch. 25 - The History of Life on Earth6
- Ch. 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life7
- Ch. 27 - Bacteria and Archaea8
- Ch. 28 - Protists7
- Ch. 29 - Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land7
- Ch. 30 - Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants7
- Ch. 31 - Fungi5
- Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity4
- Ch. 33 - An introduction to Invertebrates6
- Ch. 34 - The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates7
- Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development8
- Ch. 36 - Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants8
- Ch. 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition10
- Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals8
- Ch. 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function8
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition7
- Ch. 42 - Circulation and Gas Exchange7
- Ch. 43 - The Immune System6
- Ch. 44 - Osmoregulation and Excretion6
- Ch. 45 - Hormones and the Endocrine System8
- Ch. 46 - Animal Reproduction8
- Ch. 47 - Animal Development8
- Ch. 48 - Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling6
- Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems8
- Ch. 50 - Sensory and Motor Mechanisms5
- Ch. 51 Animal Behavior6
- Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere7
- Ch. 53 - Population Ecology10
- Ch. 54 - Community Ecology9
- Ch. 55 - Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology8
- Ch. 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change6
Chapter 52, Problem 4
The oceans affect the biosphere in all of the following ways except
a. Producing a substantial amount of the biosphere's oxygen.
b. Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
c. Moderating the climate of terrestrial biomes.
d. Regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater.
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Understand the role of oceans in the biosphere: Oceans are crucial for maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on Earth.
Consider how oceans produce oxygen: Oceans are home to phytoplankton, which perform photosynthesis, contributing significantly to the biosphere's oxygen production.
Evaluate the role of oceans in carbon dioxide removal: Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to regulate global carbon levels.
Analyze how oceans moderate climate: Oceans store and distribute heat, influencing weather patterns and climate in terrestrial biomes.
Examine the regulation of pH in freshwater and groundwater: Consider whether oceans directly influence the pH levels of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater, as this is less commonly attributed to oceanic processes.
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Key Concepts
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Oxygen Production by Oceans
Oceans play a crucial role in producing oxygen through the process of photosynthesis carried out by phytoplankton. These microscopic organisms convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen, contributing significantly to the Earth's oxygen supply, which is vital for the survival of most life forms.
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Carbon Dioxide Absorption
Oceans act as a major carbon sink, absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process helps mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases, although it can lead to ocean acidification, affecting marine life and ecosystems.
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Climate Moderation by Oceans
Oceans have a high heat capacity, allowing them to store and distribute heat across the planet. This property helps moderate the climate of terrestrial biomes by influencing weather patterns and temperatures, creating a more stable and habitable environment for various ecosystems.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Which lake zone would be absent in a very shallow lake?
a. Benthic zone
b. Aphotic zone
c. Pelagic zone
d. Littoral zone
Textbook Question
Which of the following is characteristic of most terrestrial biomes?
a. A distribution predicted almost entirely by rock and soil patterns
b. Clear boundaries between adjacent biomes
c. Vegetation demonstrating vertical layering
d. Cold winter months
Textbook Question
Which statement about dispersal is false?
a. Dispersal is a common component of the life cycles of plants and animals.
b. Colonization of devastated areas after floods or volcanic eruptions depends on dispersal.
c. Dispersal occurs only on an evolutionary time scale.
d. The ability to disperse can expand the geographic distribution of a species.
Textbook Question
When climbing a mountain, we can observe transitions in biological communities that are analogous to the changes
a. In biomes at different latitudes
b. In different depths in the ocean
c. In a community through different seasons
d. In an ecosystem as it evolves over time
Textbook Question
Suppose that the number of bird species is determined mainly by the number of vertical strata found in the environment. If so, in which of the following biomes would you find the greatest number of bird species?
a. Tropical rain forest
b. Savanna
c. Desert
d. Temperate broadleaf forest