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The biosphere wasn't temperature regulated it was to fully to see if we could emulate an independent biosphere with our current technologies in its entirety, deserts play a crucial role in temperature regulation in that they capture heat that may otherwise may not be captured by other parts of the biosphere.
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What does biosphere have to do with the desert?
Biosphere II was built in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona.
Why did Biosphere 2 have a desert?
It's a coastal desert which fit in with the other climates for the project.
Can brine shrimp survive in a biosphere?
The purpose of a biosphere is to support life, so probably, yes.
What was the purpose of Biosphere2 when first created?
Biosphere 2's initial purpose was to expand on the problems that arose with the original Biosphere experiment. It still shares the same basic philosophy of the original.
What is the purpose of making national parks biosphere reserves wildlife sanctuaries?
The purpose of making national parks biosphere reserves and wildlife sanctuaries is to protect the flora and fauna and to prevent it from extinction.
What is a small arifictally made closed environment in the desert near Tuscan Arizona?
The Biosphere.
Is the semi desert a part of the biosphere?
The desert is arid and not semiarid so there is no such thing as a semi desert area. Semiarid regions are primarily grasslands or steppes which are distinct biomes.
Compare and contrast the terms habitat and biosphere?
The Biosphere is the entire world. A habitat is more of a section of earth that is same to the parts around it. A habitat is part of the biosphere. (Ex. aquatic habitat, desert habitat, grassland habitat, suburban habitat)
What are the three factors of desert that help determine the communities in an ecosystem?
The three factors of desert that help determine the communities in an ecosystem include the biomes, biosphere and communities.
What was the purpose of Biosphere 2 ocean?
It was just a place where they could drop some dumpage
Is a biosphere same as a biosystem?
No. The biosphere is the layer where all life live on earth. A biosystem is a large area with a distinct temperature, rainfall, and life. e.g. desert, tundra, and tropical rain forest.
Why does the biosphere need a desert?
because some early designers and mangers were interested they hope to learn what problems would arise from living in a closed system.so in 1991 8 people lived about 2 years in the biosphere
