assignment

assignment 01
SC260 Ecology

Directions: Be sure to make an
electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth University
for grading. Unless otherwise stated,
answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling
and grammar. Sources must be cited in
APA format. Your response should be one (1) single-spaced page in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific
format requirements.

1. Describe global patterns of atmospheric
heating and circulation. What mechanisms
produce high precipitation in the tropics? What mechanisms produce high
precipitation at temperate latitudes?
What mechanisms produce low precipitation in the tropics? (60 points)

2. Use what you know about atmospheric
circulation and seasonal changes in the sun’s orientation to earth to explain
the highly seasonal rainfall in the tropical dry forest and tropical savanna
biomes. (Hint: Why does the rainy season in these biomes come during the warmer
months?) (40 points)