Chapter 2: The Physical Environment

Chapter 2: The Physical Environment Robert E. Ricklefs The Economy of Nature, Fifth Edition Constraints and Solutions Physical properties of the environment and of biological materials constrain life, but also provide solutions to many of its problems. For example:

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Physical Environment

Soft Substrate Communities soft sediment = substrate of sedimentary particles; uncemented, unconsolidated or loosely consolidated epifauna – on the surface infauna – in the sediment. Physical Environment. Grain size - particle size high energy = large grain size; sand

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Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment. 4. Biogeochemical Cycles. Matter moves between ecosystems, environments, and organisms Biogeochemical cycling involves Biological, geologic and chemical interactions Five major cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur and Water (hydrologic).

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The Physical Work Environment

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Physiological ecology: the physical environment

Physiological ecology: the physical environment. Topics for this class: What is physiological ecology? Organisms interact with physical environment Exchange of materials, energy with environment studied as fluxes

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Physical Environment

Cleaning to Achieve Indoor Air Quality, Health and Performance in Schools 2016 Green Clean Schools Forum October 25, 2016. The Three-Legged Stool: Making the Case for Proactive Indoor Air Quality Management and Healthy School Environments. Physical Environment.

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Physical Environment

Physical Environment. Chapter 7 Abiotic Factors . Physical Variables and Species Abundance. Liebig’s Law of the Minimum (1840) The distribution of a species will be controlled by that environmental factor for which the organism has the narrowest range of tolerance.

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The physical environment

The physical environment . The physical environment: Welcoming. Photos of children are displayed – sends a message of welcome and belonging. The physical environment: Belonging . Space is allocated for personal belongings. The physical environment: Aesthetically pleasing.

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The Physical Environment

FIELD BIOLOGY & METHODOLOGY Fall 2013 Althoff. Lecture 02. The Physical Environment. pH. Heat exchange/thermal environment. Key Points – Physical Environment (PE). PE _____ “isolated” from biotic entities PE strongly “ ____________ ” living organisms

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Adaptations & the Physical Environment

FIELD BIOLOGY & METHODOLOGY Fall 2013 Althoff. Lecture 03. Adaptations & the Physical Environment. Kangaroo rat. Tolerance Limits. Limiting factors vs. zone of tolerance (~ concentration gradient???)

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Characterizing the Physical Environment

Characterizing the Physical Environment. Focus is LOCAL, not global or regional . What are the site properties? What site properties might constraint management activities? Are there sensitive areas that might be changed by management?.

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The physical environment

The physical environment. STRUCTURE AND MOTION By Kaila, Chelsey , Corey and Tessie. tides. tides. What are tides? Tides are the periodic variation in the surface level of the oceans and of bays, gulfs, inlets, and estuaries, caused by gravitational attraction of the moon and sun . tides.

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Physical Environment

Physical Environment. Commandment 6: Incorporate movement into activities. Let’s Get Up and Move. HOW LONG ARE YOUR STUDENTS SITTING?. CIRCLE TIME? LISTENING? DOING SEATWORK?. Physical Environment. Commandment 6: Incorporate movement into activities. Let’s Get Up and Move.

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Physical environment

Physical environment. Climate : March to May: rainy season High humidity Daily temperature : low-mid 30°s June to October : dry season Temperature varies but clear sky & sunny weather November and December : short rainy season ( lighter and less reliable )

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The Caribbean: Physical Environment

The Caribbean: Physical Environment. The Caribbean: Physical Environment. Climate in nice most of the year, although rainy from May to November Trade winds – blow from east across the Atlantic Ocean and have a pleasant cooling effect There are 2 ‘sides’ to the islands; the windward & leeward.

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The Physical Environment

The Physical Environment. Climate. Climate vs. Weather. Climate—long-term average pattern of weather --local, regional, or global Weather—the combination of factors --temperature --humidity --precipitation --wind --cloudiness --atmospheric conditions.

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Physical environment

Creating the Learning Environment at Rudston Primary School. “In a well designed area, children are engaged and feel secure”. “. Physical environment. In creating the Physical environments in our school we strive to reflect the pedagogy of the setting.

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The physical environment of INDIA

The physical environment of INDIA. Political geography. twenty eight states (further subdivided into districts) seven union territories : Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chandigarh Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Lakshadweep National Capital Territory of Delhi Puducherry.

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Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Chapter 5. Ecosystems and the Physical Environment. Cycling of Materials within Ecosystems. Basics of biogeochemical cycling. Energy flows one way through ecosystems. Matter cycles continuously through biotic and abiotic components. MATERIAL CYCLES. Carbon Cycle

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Characterizing the Physical Environment

Characterizing the Physical Environment. Focus is LOCAL, not global or regional. What are the site properties? What site properties might constraint management activities? Are there sensitive areas that might be changed by management?.

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Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment. 4. Overview of Chapter 4. Cycling of Materials within Ecosystems Solar Radiation The Atmosphere The Global Ocean Weather and Climate Internal Planetary Processes. Cycling of Materials. Matter moves between ecosystems, environments, and organisms

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Chapter 2: The Physical Environment

Chapter 2: The Physical Environment. News of the week (last semester). One in four.. One in four of the world's 5,487 known mammal species face extinction And about half are declining in population Why?. News of the week (this semester).

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