Question

post - lab questions and digging deeper: 1 using your understanding of atmospheric cells (hadley, ferrel, polar) and the convection process, what can you infer about temperature and precipitation patterns at the 0 degree, 30 degree and 60 degree latitudinal marks? at 0 - degree high temperature, high precipitation. at 30 - degree latitude warm temperature, low precipitation. at 60 - degree latitude cool temperature, higher precipitation. 2. explain how global warming is impacting climates around the world both with regard to temperature and precipitation. specifically state two named regions in various latitudinal locations to elaborate. arctic region rising temperatures due to ice melt. tropical regions changing precipitation patterns with extreme events. 3. dig deeper on a biome: choose one biome and offer the following bits of information on it after doing some research: a brief description of biome (2 detailed bullets - include location details: continent, country, state/region) tropical rainforest biome location central and south america (amazon in brazil) africa(congo basin) southeast asia(malay archipelago). description: high species richness, dense canopy, high rainfall, dense canopy, stable warm temps. b draw a food web that includes at least two plants, and four animals that relates to this biome

Explanation:

1. At 0 - degree latitude (equator), the Hadley cell circulation and strong convection lead to high temperatures and high precipitation. At 30 - degree latitude, the descending air in the Hadley cell and subtropical high - pressure systems cause warm temperatures and low precipitation. At 60 - degree latitude, the meeting of polar and mid - latitude air masses results in cooler temperatures and higher precipitation due to frontal activity.
2. In the Arctic region, global warming causes ice melt which in turn leads to rising temperatures as less ice means less albedo (reflectivity), absorbing more solar radiation. In tropical regions, changing precipitation patterns are seen with more extreme events like heavier rainfall and longer droughts due to changes in atmospheric circulation and ocean - atmosphere interactions.
3. a. The Tropical Rainforest Biome is found in Central and South America (e.g., Amazon in Brazil), Africa (Congo Basin), and Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago). It has high species richness, a dense canopy, high rainfall, and stable warm temperatures throughout the year.

b. A simple food web for the Tropical Rainforest Biome: Plants - Banana tree, Fig tree; Animals - Howler monkey (feeds on leaves and fruits), Toucan (feeds on fruits), Sloth (feeds on leaves), Jaguar (feeds on other animals).

Answer:

1. At 0 - degree: High temperature, high precipitation. At 30 - degree: Warm temperature, low precipitation. At 60 - degree: Cool temperature, higher precipitation.
2. Arctic region: Rising temperatures due to ice melt. Tropical regions: Changing precipitation patterns with extreme events.
3. a. Tropical Rainforest Biome Location: Central and South America (Amazon in Brazil), Africa (Congo Basin), Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago). Description: High species richness, dense canopy, high rainfall, stable warm temps.

b. Plants: Banana tree, Fig tree. Animals: Howler monkey, Toucan, Sloth, Jaguar.