Guide 2B
Latitudes
Changing climate and ecosystems.
In this guide we are traveling from the polar regions through forests to the equator.
Video Overview
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Latitudes Guide Contents
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Latitudes Objectives
Polar & Tundra
Describe the climate and organisms of the polar regions, including threats to polar carnivores; describe the climate and organisms of the tundra, including plant characteristics; list and utilize seven steps to quickly assess and collect information on a field site.
Taiga
Provide the climate characteristics of taiga boreal coniferous forests; distinguish between angiosperm and gymnosperm trees, providing characteristics and examples of each; and identify different types of conifers, including pine, fir, spruce, cedar, and sequoia.
Temperate Forests
Compare and contrast deciduous, coniferous, mixed, and rainforest temperate ecosystems; explain the ecosystem role of features of complex old growth forests, including snags and nurse logs; and describe fern plants including their structures and ecological roles.
Tropical Rainforests
Describe the location, climate, and biodiversity characteristics of a tropical rainforest; explain how tropical rainforest soils can be relatively nutrient-poor while the ecosystem has high productivity and biodiversity; and define what an epiphyte is, explain why they have this strategy, and provide examples.
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