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Unit 5: The Biosphere

A.  Read the following selections from the Margin Notes by clicking on each link.

The Study of Organisms Biogeochemical Cycles Food Chains Natural Distributions

Environmental Relationships Ecosystems and Biomes The Major Biomes

 

B.  Watch these presentations. When you click on one of the links below, a new screen will pop up. Use the scrollbar on the side of the new screen to navigate. You need Adobe Reader to view PDF files.

[Each may take a few minutes to download.] Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Part I Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Part II

 

C.  (Optional) Read the following chapters from the textbook.

Chapters 10 - 11

 

D1 Print the Required Links documents below and include them in your field manual. (See Field Manual Protocols, available as a download on the Unit 8 page.)

Biosphere Data Collection Protocols Biosphere Protocols II Biosphere Equipment Instructions Vertical Layering in a Typical South Plains Habitat

Map of Texas Ecosystem Regions Stages of Plant Succession and Associated Wildlife Species

 

D2. The following Optional Links will help you do better in your course but they are not required.

GEOG 1301 Unit 5 Concept List Algae Identification Guide Major Algae Groups Visually Identifying Algae Sample Algae Data Form Examples of Lichen Lichen Field Guide Lichen Field Key

Sample Lichen Identification Data Form Insect and Selected Non-Insect Orders Tree Identification Key BMWP Identification Chart Sample BMWP Scores Index Sample Biosphere Data Sheets GEOG 1301 Unit 5 Review GEOG 1301 Course Review

 

E.  There is no assignment due for this unit.