What are the differences between terrestrial-air and aquatic habitats?
September 29, 2020 | Education
| 1) in the ground-air environment (land) less density;
2) on land, the amplitude of temperature fluctuations is greater;
3) there is a higher illumination rate on land.
Characteristics of the habitat | Water | Land |
1. The density of the medium | High | Low |
2. The availability of oxygen | The amount of oxygen is relatively small and can vary depending on the conditions | Oxygen is a component of air, its quantity is constant, and its availability is unlimited |
3. The weight of the body in the environment | The force of gravity is balanced by the Archimedean force | The weight of the body is fully determined by the force of gravity |
4. Evaporation from the surface of the body | No evaporation, excess moisture | Significant evaporation, especially at high temperatures |
5. Temperature control | Temperature fluctuation within a limited range | Significant temperature fluctuations, both during the day and in different seasons of the year |
6. The transparency of the environment (visibility) | Small | Big |
