Enviormental Change Flashcards
1
Q
What may some environmental changes be caused by
A
Living or non living factors such as change in a competitor
Or average temp or rainfall
2
Q
How can living organisms be used as indicators of pollution
A
Lichens can be used as air pollution indicators (conc of sulfur dioxide)
Invertebrate animals can be used as water pollution indicators (conc of dissolved oxygen in water)
3
Q
How can enviromental changes can be measured by
A
Non living indicators such as oxygen levels, temp and rainfall
4
Q
What do changes in the environment affect
A
The distribution of living organisms