Plant Biogeography and Vegetation Patterns

Plant Biogeography, Phytogeography, and Geobotany are all terms used to describe the study of the distribution of plants on Earth.

Climate, Soil, and Altitude are all major determinants of plant distribution, while Water is not.

A biome is a large-scale community of plants and animals that share a common climate and soil type. It is a specific type of ecosystem and a group of organisms that share a common habitat.

Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Forest, and Tundra are all major biomes, while Desert is not.

Adaptation is the process by which plants adapt to their environment.

Morphological, Physiological, and Behavioral are all types of adaptation, while Ecological is not.

Endemism refers to species that are found only in a particular area.

The Giant Panda, Komodo Dragon, and Kakapo are all examples of endemic species, while the Blue Whale is not.

Invasive species are species that are introduced to an area outside their natural range.

The Lionfish, Zebra Mussel, and Kudzu Vine are all examples of invasive species, while the American Alligator is not.

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, the number of species on Earth, and the genetic diversity within a species.

Habitat loss, Climate change, and Pollution are all threats to biodiversity, while Invasive species is not.

Conservation biology refers to the study of how to protect biodiversity, restore damaged ecosystems, and manage natural resources.

Habitat protection, Species reintroduction, and Captive breeding are all conservation strategies, while Sustainable harvesting is not.

Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, is economically viable, and is socially just.