Winter Ecosystem Changes
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Objective
I can describe how the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact in a winter ecosystem.
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Practice
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Describe one way a plant or animal might adapt to survive the winter. Which of Earth's spheres (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, or atmosphere) is most directly involved in this adaptation, and how?
Imagine a heavy snowfall in a forest. Explain how the hydrosphere (snow) interacts with the biosphere (trees and animals) and the geosphere (ground) in this winter ecosystem.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how a change in the atmosphere, such as increased pollution, can affect the biosphere, specifically the peppered moth, as discussed in the video. The video mentions that plants release oxygen into the atmosphere. How might a change in the biosphere, such as a decrease in the number of plants, affect the atmosphere? The video discusses how animals have adaptations to survive in their environment. How could a change in the hydrosphere, such as a drought, affect an animal's ability to survive in its environment (biosphere)?”
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