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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/16%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Plants/16.02%3A_Plant_Physiology/16.2C%3A_TranspirationThis page discusses transpiration, the evaporation of water from plants, mainly through leaf stomata during photosynthesis. It highlights the necessity of replacing lost water via xylem transport from...This page discusses transpiration, the evaporation of water from plants, mainly through leaf stomata during photosynthesis. It highlights the necessity of replacing lost water via xylem transport from roots and notes the benefits of transpiration, such as aiding photosynthesis and cooling. Environmental factors like light, temperature, humidity, wind, and soil water availability influence transpiration rates.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_2%3A_The_Physical_Environment/2.6%3A_Atmospheric_and_Oceanic_CirculationBecause land areas heat more quickly than the oceans and there are more land areas in the Northern Hemisphere, during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, the ITCZ is approximately 5 degrees north of the...Because land areas heat more quickly than the oceans and there are more land areas in the Northern Hemisphere, during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, the ITCZ is approximately 5 degrees north of the equator, while in the winter, it shifts back and is approximately at the equator.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Botany/Virginia_Cooperative_Extension_Gardener_Handbook/12%3A_Indoor_PlantsThis page offers comprehensive guidance on indoor plant care, focusing on selecting suitable plants, proper watering, light conditions, and crucial environmental factors. It discusses soil mixtures fo...This page offers comprehensive guidance on indoor plant care, focusing on selecting suitable plants, proper watering, light conditions, and crucial environmental factors. It discusses soil mixtures for various plants, pest management, and plant toxicity, particularly for pet owners. Additionally, it provides categories and recommendations for different indoor plants, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Vermont/UVM_Environmental_Science/06%3A_Hydrosphere/6.03%3A_Oceanic_CirculationThis section discusses the causes of Atmospheric and Oceanic circulation and the roles that Atmospheric and Oceanic circulation have in regulating Earth's climate and Energy balance.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/09%3A_Climate/9.01%3A_Climate_and_WeatherThis page distinguishes between climate and weather, highlighting that climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions measured over 30 years, while weather pertains to short-term conditions. An ex...This page distinguishes between climate and weather, highlighting that climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions measured over 30 years, while weather pertains to short-term conditions. An example illustrates that a brief cold period does not signify climate change. Understanding climate is crucial for event planning, as it provides insights into average conditions, unlike volatile weather forecasts.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Gettysburg_College/01%3A_Ecology_for_All/02%3A_The_Physical_Environment/2.06%3A_Atmospheric_and_Oceanic_CirculationThis section discusses the causes of Atmospheric and Oceanic circulation and the roles that Atmospheric and Oceanic circulation have in regulating Earth's climate and Energy balance.
