Referring to the above graph from a temperate desert observe that the months of March and April are not the warmest, coldest or wettest months in this biome. However, the bloom of desert wildflowers will typically occur in these two months
Explain why this is.
What will be an ideal response
The majority of rainfall occurs, usually, in January and February. This large input of moisture enables the seeds of plants to sprout, and the blossoms to emerge. This event will typically happen within a few weeks after the wettest period, but before the hot and dry summer. The extreme heat of the summer would make it difficult for the plants to produce blossoms, as they are struggling to survive the extreme conditions at that time of year.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a recent political response to efforts of the environmental movement?
A) Increased conflict over access to publicly owned resources B) Increased attention to sources of radiation C) Increased reliance upon fossil fuels D) Decreased reliance upon technology
At constant pressure the temperature of a 4.0 L sample of gas is decreased from 50. °C to 25 °C. What is the new volume of the gas sample?
A) 2.00 L B) 3.69 L C) 4.34 L D) 8.00 L
In the oceans, there are approximately ________ high tides in 24 hours
A) zero (the tidal period is much greater than 24 hours) B) one C) two D) four E) seven
Where are rocks most likely to strain in a plastic fashion?
A. asthenosphere B. crust C. continental lithosphere D. oceanic lithosphere