Small-Scale Ecosystem (UK)

Question 1

Define interdependent:

Answer 1

Multiple things that depend on each other

Question 2

Why is a forest interdependent:

Answer 2

The producers depend on the decomposers who depend on the consumers and producers, and the consumers depend on the producers and consumers.

Question 3

Describe the location of the New Forest (Exam q):

Answer 3

Europe, UK, England, Hampshire, south west of Southampton, north of the Solent.

Question 4

3 facts about the New Forest:

Answer 4

> 7000 animals graze the open forest
half is covered by trees
20 miles of coast line

Question 5

The trees in the New Forest are:

Answer 5

Beech, oak and yew

Question 6

Possible changes:

Answer 6

Disease (trees/plants/animals)
Deforestation
Rainfall change
New animal/plant
Climate change