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7. Biogeography: Minnesota's Water Resources; Weather and Climate

  1. # and why so many lakes in Minnesota?
    11,842

    Factors: Precipitation > Evapotranspiration
  2. In Arizona:
    Precipitation < evapotranspiration
  3. Virga
    Observable precipitation that evaporates before it reaches the ground
  4. Where Minnesotans get their water?*
    75% tap into aquifers for their drinking water
  5. Watershed:
    where surface water converges to a single point at a lower elevation
  6. Groundwater Supply Interference:
    • Caused by groundwater pumping
  7. Weather:
    Whats happening in atmosphere on any given day in specific place
  8. MN's 1st weather measurement
    • Jan 30, 1820
    • -30°F
  9. Climate
    avg of weather events over many years
  10. Climograph:
    • graphical representation of climate conditions at a particular place
    • Ex.
  11. Biome:
    • large terrestrial ecosystem
    • have specific plant communities/formations
  12. MN Biomes pic:
  13. Net Carbon Gain:
    Diff. between carbon gain in photosynthesis and carbon loss (respiration)
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7. Biogeography: Minnesota's Water Resources; Weather and Climate
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