The Nutrient Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘The Nutrient Cycle’?
A
a system where energy and matter are transferred between living organisms and non-living parts of the environment.
2
Q
What factors influence the nutrient cycle?
A
Climate
Location
Forest disturbance(deforestation)
3
Q
How can the climate affect the nutrient cycle?
A
Hot damp conditions on the forest floor increase the rate of decomposition of dead plant material
4
Q
How does location affect the nutrient cycle?
A
Different places have different climates ( tropical rain forests- hot,damp)
5
Q
How can fest disturbance affect the nutrient cycle?
A
If all the trees are cut down (deforestation) then the nutrient cycle will stop
