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Forests

A geographic area characterized by a dense growth of trees and underbrush.

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What is the difference between hackberry trees and chokeberry trees?

Hackberry trees belong to the genus Celtis and produce small, sweet fruit that is edible for humans. Chokeberry trees belong to the genus Aronia and produce bitter fruit that is not usually eaten raw due to its astringent taste. Additionally, chokeberry trees are more commonly grown for their ornamental value rather than for fruit production.

What are the disadvantages of fire in Australian ecosystems?

Disadvantages: Fire can cause soil damage, especially through combustion in the litter layer and organic material in the soil. This organic material helps to protect the soil from erosion. When organic material is removed by an essentially intense fire, erosion can occur. Heat from intense fires can also cause soil particles to become hydrophobic. Rainwater then tends to run off the soil rather than to infiltrate through the soul. This can also contribute to erosion. In actuality, the negative effects of fires on soils are often exaggerated, and many fairly intense fires in western United States forests cause little soil damage. There is also the potential for alien plants to become established after fire in previously uninfested areas.

What biotic factors have an influence on abiotic factors?

Humans.

We build damns, which block streams which fish need for spawning.

We dry up swamp land so we can build on it. The availability of water is an abiotic factor, and we remove the water so we can build.

What is the opening at the edge of a forest called?

The opening at the edge of a forest is called a clearing. It is an area where there are few or no trees or vegetation, allowing more sunlight to reach the ground. Clearings can be natural or created by human activity.

Are there any forests in Manitoba?

Yes, Manitoba has several forests, including the Boreal Forest which covers a significant portion of the province. These forests are home to a variety of trees and wildlife, making them important for biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Is Africa humid?

Africa is a large and diverse continent with various climates across different regions. Some parts of Africa, such as the equatorial regions and coastal areas, can be humid with high levels of humidity. However, there are also arid and semi-arid regions in Africa that experience low humidity levels.

What causes fire?

Fire is caused by oxygen and CO2

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What is the average temperature in the temperate woodlands and shrub-lands?

The average temperature in temperate woodlands and shrublands can range from 40°F to 70°F (4°C to 21°C) depending on the season and location. These regions typically experience moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.

What is the branch of science that compares man made with biosystems?

Biomimicry is the branch of science that compares man-made systems with biosystems in order to design innovative solutions inspired by nature. It involves studying natural processes, structures, and systems to create sustainable and efficient technologies and products.

How long have forest fire fighters been using fire resistant blankets?

I was fire fighter during the nineteen seventies, for both the California Department of Forestry, and the US Forest Service. The first fiire shelters, or aluminized fire tents were issued in 1978, and 1979. It was requirement to have one on your belt or you could not be on the fireline.

What type of Forests are found just below the timberline?

Below the timberline, you would typically find subalpine forests. These forests are characterized by a mix of coniferous trees such as firs, spruces, and pines, as well as deciduous trees like aspens and birches. The subalpine forests are adapted to the harsher conditions higher up the mountain.

What is the difference between prairie and forest?

Prairies are grasslands with few to no trees, while forests are densely wooded areas with diverse plant life including trees. Prairies typically have a more open landscape, while forests have a thick canopy of trees that provide shade and shelter for various animals. Additionally, prairies are typically found in drier regions, while forests can be found in a variety of climates.

What are the problems faced in lumbering?

Some common problems faced in lumbering include deforestation and habitat destruction, soil erosion, pollution from machinery and chemicals used in processing, and conflicts with indigenous communities over land rights and resource use. Additionally, unsustainable logging practices can lead to depletion of forests and loss of biodiversity.

Does rain help people sleep?

Not directly, some people think the sound of rain falling is relaxing, and it soothes them to sleep.

There is also some evidence that the ionization caused by the falling water helps relax the body.

The cold weather when its raining is what drives people to sleep..primarily because its so good to sleep when its cold.

What is piecework?

Piecework is work paid for according to the quantity produced i.e. you might be paid piecework if you are employed by a telemarketer selling carpet cleaning in a home; the employer will only pay you for the number of customer who sign up for the cleaning, rather than for the amount of time you actually spend on the telephone.

Does rainfall hit the ground in dense forest?

Yes, most leaves are designed to allow water to drip from them. Plants breathe through tiny pores in their leaves so if they were to become clogged with water, the plants would effectively drown. Most plants take water up through their roots so if it didn't hit the ground, they would dehydrate.

What kinds of cells and living organisms are in a fly's body?

A fly's body consists of various types of cells including muscle cells, nerve cells, and digestive cells. The living organisms commonly found in a fly's body include bacteria and viruses that can be harmful or beneficial to the fly's health.

What is called an ecosystem experiences?

An ecosystem experiences interactions among living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) and their physical environment (soil, water, air, and sunlight). These interactions create a balance of energy flow and nutrient cycling that sustains the ecosystem's structure and function. Any disturbance or change to these interactions can impact the ecosystem's stability and biodiversity.

Is climate change a calamity or an opportunity?

That depends completely on how it is managed. It is a calamity if it is ignored. Managed well, and minimized to the greatest degree possible (we cannot stop climate change from happening), it could be the best opportunity ever. Think research, new sources of energy and new ways to think about energy use, respect for the earth, "carbon trading", etc.

Can fruit flies or gnats live off bamboo plants in your home?

No! bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial, animals and bothersome flies will stay off the bamboo. On the contrary the bamboo in your home will improve the quality of oxygen because bamboo is the largest producer of oxygen that grows in this planet. It is recommended to plant a bamboo in cities that lack trees, it will grow three times as fast than a regular tree, and will produce more oxygen than any other tree, also if you think about rejuvenating yourself do what I did; I bought a brand new bed with a matress pad made out of bamboo, a bed sheet set from bamboo, some expensive bamboo quilts and the evironmentally friendly, washable chiropractic pillows, together with my blind bamboo set, I also bought an air purifier for my bedroom, add to all this a bamboo plant in every major corner of the house, and this is called rejuvenation through better quality breathing and sleeping. Every morning I wake up I feel like a new man, not growing old at all.

Is hogwort a type of plant?

A: First off, wort (Middle English, from Old English, wyrt) is a general botanical suffix meaning root, herb, or plant, especially an herbaceous plant.

Hogwort (Croton capitatus) is indeed a plant, Croton capitatus Michx., sometimes referred to as Wooly croton. It is an annual with erect, branched stems, densely covered with light brown, wooly hairs that give it a whitish appearance. It grows in dry, open areas, especially sandy and rocky soils, throughout the Southern United States. Hogwort contains Croton oil, a powerful cathartic that can produce a skin rash, diarrhea, colic, intense burning pain in mouth, throat, and abdomen; excessive salivation, vomiting and in rare cases, death in livestock and small animals. Some moths feed on it.

Croton oil consists chiefly of the glycerides of stearic, palmitic, myristic, lauric and oleic acids; there are also present in the form of glycerin ethers the more volatile acids as formic, acetic, isobutyric and isovalerianic acids. The active principle is believed to be Crotonic acid, which is freely soluble in alcohol. [from botanical.com]

The Crotons are noted by ecologists for the role they play in environmental preservation, i.e. prevention of erosion.

Industrially important microbes?

Microbes are important industrially to make food, clean oil spills and lots of other things. Yeast is one microbe that makes food and alcohol. T. aquaticus makes an enzyme that crime labs use to break up small amounts of DNA and then they can test it.

Short note on fragmentation?

Starvation is similar in effect to http://www.answers.com/topic/deadlock-game. Deadlock occurs when two programs each hold resources the other needs to finish, and neither is willing to give them up. Starvation occurs when one program holds resources the other needs, but is unwilling to give them up.

Can you put cold water on compressor outside to increase efficiency of ac?

No. Cooling the compressor will do little to improve the efficiency of the system. The compressor will be slightly more efficient, but the overall efficiency of the heat transfer will be unchanged. Cooling the condenser (the outside heat exchanger coils) will do more, but the money saved in AC costs will be offset by water wasted. Also, keep in mind the heat exchanger outside is an electrical device. It is designed to withstand rain on it, not water being hosed in it. Be carefull. This idea is half-cocked and I would not recommend it.