Disturbance Flashcards
1
Q
define an ecological disturbance
A
an event that disrupts an ecosystem
2
Q
what are some major consequences of a disturbance ?
A
it can lead to extinctions and change the availability of resources
2
Q
what are the two types of disturbances? list some examples
A
natural
-storms
-floods
-outbreaks
unatural
-oil spills
-deforestation
nuclear explosions
3
Q
what is ecological succession
A
the series of changes that occur overtime in an ecosystem after a disturbance. It will continue until balance is restored
4
Q
what is an ecological footprint
A
its an estimate of how much available resources we consume and how much waste we generate
