Impacts of drought on ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
impacts of drought
A
soil erosion
soil moisture reduced
organic soils oxidise, releasing CO2
concentration of dissolved nutrients (pollution may increase)
2
Q
Minsmere, suffolk
A
eliminates some species
creates gaps in foodweb
soil becomes impenetrablele so snipe can’t feed
3
Q
in forest areas
A
kills off species of plants
die off of piñon pine in four corners region
