RMOT 101 Diversity and Ecosystems
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Why does BC have such a large number of wildlife species? (2 reasons) | 1. Lots of diverse habitats (Result of large latitude and geologic and glacial history) 2.Glacial history (Affected speciation and distribution of species) |
How did glaciation contribute to BC's biodiversity? | - Scoured landscape creating diverse topography leading to diverse habitats leading to diverse species |
What is the biogeoclimatic zone classification system based on? | Similar climate and vegetation. The 16 zones are named after the dominant plant or tree species |
What is the ecoregion classification system based on? | Ecodomains are areas of broad climate uniformity (Polar, dry, humid temperate, and cool oceanic). |
#1 Name, climate, geography, and species | Northeast Pacific Ecoprovince Rain and storms in winter, light summer winds Ocean Whales, dolphins, seals, otters |
#2 Name, climate, geography | -Coast and Mountains Ecoprovince -High rainfall -Coastal mountains, islands and deep inlets |
#3 Name, climate, geography | -Georgia Depression Ecoprovince -Moderate climate -flat lowlands, highly populated. -Forest habitats of Douglas fir and Garry Oak/Arbutus |
#4 Name, geography | -Southern Interior Ecoprovince - Dry grasslands, ponderosa pine and interior douglas fir. -Large deep lakes |
#5 Name, climax, geography | -Southern Interior Mtn Ecoprovince -Southern rocky mountains; heavy snow on western slopes -Dense coniferous forests; some mixed and deciduous |
#6 Name, climate, geography | - Central Interior Ecoprovince - Cold winters, warm summers - Flat to rolling plateaus. - Pine forests - wetlands and small lakes |
#7 Name, geography, species | -Sub-Boreal Interior Ecoprovince - Broad level plateaus. Dense coniferous forests (spruce and pine) Extensive lakes and wetlands. - Moose country |
#8 Name, climate, geography | -Boreal Plains Ecoprovince -Dry summers, arctic winters -Plateaus, plains, and lowlands. Aspen parklands |
#9 Name, climate, geography | -Taiga Plains Ecoprovince - Long cold winters -White and black spruce. Bogs and wetlands. Muskeg country |
#10 Name, climate, geography, species | Northern Boreal Mtn Ecoprovince - Short dry summers and long, severe winters - Mountains, high plateaus and wide valleys (e.g. Spatsizi). White and black spruce, willow and birch - caribou and thinhorn sheep |