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Chapter 48 Introductionmorris2e_ch48_1.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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48.1 The Physical Basis of Climate morris2e_ch48_2.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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The principal control on Earth’s surface temperature is the angle at which solar radiation strikes the surface. morris2e_ch48_3.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Heat is transported toward the poles by wind and ocean currents. morris2e_ch48_4.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Global circulation patterns determine patterns of rainfall, but topography also matters. morris2e_ch48_5.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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48.2 Biomes morris2e_ch48_6.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Terrestrial biomes reflect the distribution of climate. morris2e_ch48_7.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Aquatic biomes reflect climate, and also the availability of nutrients and oxygen and the depth to which sunlight penetrates through water. morris2e_ch48_8.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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48.3 Global Ecology: Cycling Bioessential Elements morris2e_ch48_9.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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The biological carbon cycle shapes ecological interactions and reflects evolution. morris2e_ch48_10.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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The nitrogen cycle also reflects the interplay between ecology and evolution. morris2e_ch48_11.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Phosphorus cycles through ecosystems, supporting primary production. morris2e_ch48_12.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Global patterns of primary production reflect variations in climate and nutrient availability. morris2e_ch48_13.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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48.4 Global Biodiversity morris2e_ch48_14.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Case 8: Why does biodiversity decrease from the equator toward the poles? morris2e_ch48_15.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Evolutionary and ecological history underpins diversity. morris2e_ch48_16.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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Chapter 48 Summarymorris2e_ch48_17.html563ce92c757a2eea1c000002
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