Eco-systems Flashcards
What do ecosystems contain?
Contain:
Biotic-(living things)
Abiotic-(non-living things)
What is a swamp?
A swamp is an area of land permanently SATURATED,or filled with water.
Where do swamps exist?
Exist in many kinds of climates and on every content except Antartica.
What are the swamps diverse in?
They are diverse in flora and fauna.
Name two different types of swamps?
1) fresh water swamps- formed around lakes and streams (rivers), rain and seasonal flooding cause water levels to fluctuate.The wet soil, water tolerant vegetation grows be helps maintain moist, swampy conditions.Ex mangrove
2) salt water forms-form on the tropical coastlines.formation of these swamps begin with bare flats of mud and sand. That are timely covered by salt water during high tides.
What is an Eco-system?
An ecosystem is a geographic area where plants animals and other organisms,as well as weather and landscapes work together to form a bubble of life.
Name 5 benefits of a swamp?
- food
- tourism
- homes/habitat
- protection of our h
- wetlands are nurseries for many baby animals
How are swamps viewed?
Dirty,mucky and have no value to humans
They are the most valuable Eco-systems.
What are swamps being used as now?
- Agriculture
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial developments
Name the swamps in T&T.
- caroni swamp
- nariva swamp
- south orpoche
- Bon accord
- lowlands
How much percent of the earth is covers with water?
71% of the earths surface I covered with water and estimated 50-80% if all life on earth is found under the sea.
Where are the coral reefs located?
In the tropical ocean near the equator -23 1/2 north and south.
How much percent of the oceans floor is occupied by coral reefs?
1% is occupied by coral reefs.
They are home to more than 25% of marine life
What is believed by coral reefs?
That they have the highest bio-diversity of an ecosystem.
Largest coral reef is in Australia.
Name six values for coral reefs?
- protects the coast
- it is a habitant
- source of income/food
- recreation
- filter and clarifying the water
- white and stand at the beaches
