What is the difference between weather and climate and how does each influence organisms’ behavior and the ecosystem? What is the geological factor that limits human settlement in the Artic Tundra? Why are there so many different species of plants and animals? With the use of ecological principles explain why a population of plants or animals does not keep on growing forever. Weather vs Climate: Understanding their Differences and How they Influence Biological Ecologies

The Differences Between Weather and Climate, Understanding Their Impacts on Biological Ecologies

Although weather and climate can be used interchangeably they have distinct meanings. Weather refers to a temporary phenomenon consisting of weather conditions such as temperature, precipitation or wind. These phenomena can occur in minutes, hours and even days. The average weather for a longer period of time is called climate. It can be usually over 30 years. The climate is more stable and predictable than the weather, and it is very influential on the biological ecologies of organisms and the ecosystem (Marzolff & Weigelt, 2016). The climate affects which species of animals and plants can be found in an area. It also determines whether there is enough water, nutrients and temperatures that they need. Polar bears, for example, live in Arctic tundra as they have been adapted to colder climates. The Arctic tundra’s geological features, including the absence of soil and permafrost, limit the possibility of human settlement. Different climates in different parts of the globe are responsible for the wide variety of animal and plant species. Different climates result in different habitats that allow different species to thrive and evolve. For example, rainforests are home to a wide variety of plants and animals because the climate provides the necessary resources for them to survive (Marzolff & Weigelt, 2016). Cont…