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Climates and Ecosystems. Hunter S. and Patrick H. Introduction. Ecosystems Group of plants and animals that depend on each other Can change because of human activities Climates can affect How people live Types of ecosystems Types of animals. Tropical Wet and Dry Climate. Wet Summer
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Climates and Ecosystems Hunter S. and Patrick H.
Introduction • Ecosystems • Group of plants and animals that depend on each other • Can change because of human activities • Climates can affect • How people live • Types of ecosystems • Types of animals
Tropical Wet and Dry Climate • Wet Summer • Dry Winter • Savanna • Grassland w/ scattered trees that need little water • Tropic/Subtropical Forest • Hot Temperatures • Unique Animals • +64⁰F
Humid Subtropical Climate • Year Round Precipitation • Hot Summer • Dry Winter • Thick forests of deciduous trees (lose leaves in fall) • Many Storms
Mediterranean Climate • Hot, dry summer • Rainy winter • Mediterranean Brush • Hold Water from winter for dry summer
Maritime Climate • Year-round precipitation • Mild winters • Cool Summers
Subarctic Climate • Little Precipitation • Cool Summers • Freezing Winters • Coniferous Trees • Cones carry seeds • Needles
Arid Climate • Dry Air • Desert • Desert Brush • Plants need Little water
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