B18.6 The impact of change Flashcards
What factors are closely linked to the distribution of organisms?
Availbility of water
Levels of dissolved gases
Temperature
What are some examples of seasonal changes?
In temperate parts of the world - the temperature amount of rainfall and availability of water changes dramatically between seasons
What are geographical changes?
Changes between one area and another involve many factors such as differences in soil, PH of the soil and saltiness of water
What are some negative changes of human intercations?
Global warming and climate change
Effects of acid rain on soil
Pollution from farms and factories
What are some positives of human interactions?
Maintaining rain forests
Reducing water pollution and monitoring pH
Restricting access to sites of special scientific interest
