Ecosystems Flashcards
Name a small scale ecosystem:
A hedgerow, they are essential for small animals to live a reproduce
What is a decomposer?
Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms
Why do polar regions how low temperatures throughout the year?
less direct sunlight as it is located at the top and bottom of the earth.
How is change apart of the development of a ecosystem?
The change in climate means the conditions for things to grow and reproduce need to adapt, changing the ecosystem.
Social impact of deforestation?
Indigenous tribes have less lane to sustain their traditional life
How can we make rainforests more sustainable?
Restore damaged ecosystems by planting trees where forests have been cut down
What is biodiversity?
Different species in the same area
One reason for the distribution of tropical rainforests?
Rainfall and human disturbance
