Biology

Biology Review of Humans in the Biosphere

Biology Review of Humans in the Biosphere 150 150 Deborah

Overview Discussions of different types of ecosystems often include the many species of plants and animals that are native to a particular biome, with one important exception: the human animals…

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Biology Review of Land Biomes

Biology Review of Land Biomes 150 150 Deborah

Overview Biomes are environments that usually have similar climate, physical conditions, and broad general features. Similar organisms tend to gather in areas where they can thrive, because the climate and…

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Biology Review of Ecosystems

Biology Review of Ecosystems 150 150 Deborah

Overview An ecosystem is an assembly of everything that is in a particular area, both living creatures and nonliving elements. Some ecosystems, such as a square meter of forest, are…

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Biology Review of Life in a Coral Reef

Biology Review of Life in a Coral Reef 150 150 Deborah

Overview Coral reef environments are among the most biologically diverse and productive marine habitats of the ocean ecosystem. The plants and animals live in balance and mutual dependence with one…

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Biology Review of Plankton

Biology Review of Plankton 150 150 Deborah

Overview Plankton include many organisms that live on near the surface of water, and float with the currents. There are types of freshwater plankton that live in lakes, while saltwater…

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Biology Review of Wetlands

Biology Review of Wetlands 150 150 Deborah

Overview Wetlands are ecosystems where the land is covered by water or near water. The water may be standing or flowing slowly, or the soil may be moist enough for…

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Science Review of the Ocean Zones

Science Review of the Ocean Zones 150 150 Deborah

Overview The ocean zones are divided according to their distance from the shore and the depth of the ocean. The area closest to the shore includes the intertidal zone and…

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Biology Review of the Role of Climate

Biology Review of the Role of Climate 150 150 Deborah

Overview The role of climate, the average weather conditions at a particular location and time, has a large effect on the plants and animals that live in a particular area.…

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Biology Review of Roots, Stems, and Leaves

Biology Review of Roots, Stems, and Leaves 150 150 Deborah

Overview Seed plants have three main parts that serve specialized functions: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots help to anchor the plant in the ground as well as absorbing water and…

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Biology and Chemistry Review of Carbon Compounds

Biology and Chemistry Review of Carbon Compounds 150 150 Deborah

Overview Carbon compounds are essential to life, and are the basis of organic chemistry. Carbon is a versatile element that can form bonds with other elements that are necessary to…

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