The living world: Ecosystems - Ecosystems And Global Ecosystems Flashcards
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Global ecosystems
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Global ecosystems form broad belts across the world from west to east. This is because the climate and characteristics of ecosystems are determined by global atmospheric circulation.
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Ecosystem
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An ecosystem is a natural system made up of plants, animals and the environment. There are often complex interrelationships between the living and non-living components of an ecosystem.
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A local small-scale ecosystem
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A pond, hedge or woodland.
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A global scale ecosystem
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Can be a tropical rainforest or deciduous forest. The global ecosystems are called biomes.
