Fragile Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
Fragile ecosystems
A
Environments under threat
2
Q
Examples of fragile ecosystems
A
Coral reefs, rainforests
3
Q
Why should we be careful
A
Like anything fragile, they must be handled with care or else they will be destroyed and lost forever
4
Q
Structure of a rainforest
A
- The emergents
- The canopy
- The under canopy
- The forest floor
5
Q
How trees live
A
Soil supports the trees and the trees protect the soil from the rain so they rely on each other
6
Q
Why are rainforests being destroyed
A
The trees are cut down for fuel, building roads, logging and land for agriculture
7
Q
Why should the rainforests be protected
A
It leads to habitat loss, extinction, climate change and loss of local cultures
8
Q
How can we protect the rainforests
A
Promoting planting trees, preserve jungle ecosystems
