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Chapter 11 Objectives:
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Geography 12
Worksheet 11
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Natural Vegetation and Soil Systems
Read pages 211 – 238 of Planet Earth: A Physical Geography. Answer
the following questions:
Vocabulary (1 mark each)
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Understand the meaning of
the term “ecosystem” and
appreciate the complexity
and fragility of ecosystems;
Recognize how solar energy
is converted into food by
plants through the process of
photosynthesis, making
possible all other life forms;
Describe and classify the
global patterns of natural
vegetation and soils;
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Ecosphere:
Biosphere:
Short Answer (2 marks each)
1. In your own words, describe the elements of the Ecosphere (2 marks)
2. What are the two divisions in the biosphere? (1 mark)
3. What is the three cycles that influence the exosphere? (3 marks)
4. How do scientists believe the earth’s oxygen is/was created? (2 marks)
5.
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Explain how the following essential cycles affect the nutrient cycle. (3 mark)
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
6. Explain the process of photosynthesis? (1 mark)
7. Explain the process of respiration? (1 mark)
8. Give a brief explanation for each of the following major biomes. (10 marks)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
tundra
boreal or taiga forests
temperate deciduous forests
temperate grasslands
schlerophyll forests
deserts
tropical rainforests
tropical deciduous forests
tropical savanna and grasslands
complex highland vegetation
9. What is the natural vegetation native to Golden? (1 marks)