Changes in ecosystems resulting from urbanisation/urban niches Flashcards
1
Q
What habitats do urban areas include?
A
Industrial sites. Derelict land. Residential gardens/allotments. Parks/green areas. Transport routes. Waste disposal areas. Urban forests. Water bodies.
2
Q
Why is it difficult to make generalisations about urban ecology?
A
Due to different habitat variations.
All these habitats contain different mixes of flora and fauna.
Human impact also makes urban habitats unstable.
3
Q
What can be found within one urban site?
A
A number of different niches may be available for plants/animals to colonise.
