Environmentally Sensitive Ecosystems

Question 1

What are environmentally sensitive ecosystems?

Answer 1

-ecosystems resistant to change

Question 2

What are the galápagos islands?

Answer 2

-produced from volcanic activities
-have unique biodiversity as they have never been connected to the mainland

Question 3

What animals are found on galápagos islands?

Answer 3

-reptiles as they would have arrived by washing up from mainland on vegetation
-became at risk when whalers would come to islands and kill animals for food and introduce non-native animals

Question 4

How is the galápagos islands protected?

Answer 4

-became a national park with rangers to patrol the island
-human access is limited
-strict controls over movement of animals from mainland

Question 5

What are some features of the Antarctica?

Answer 5

-very harsh abiotic factors: cold, wind and dry
-no humans and limited plants

Question 6

What is the biggest threat to the Antarctica?

Answer 6

-global warming
-hunting of whales and seals
-discharging of waster into sea on exhibitions

Question 7

What is Snowdonia national park and the lake district?

Answer 7

-in Wales
-rugged terrain, lakes, rivers and ancient woodlands

Question 8

How is Snowdonia and lake district protected?

Answer 8

-became a national park to protect animals and plants
-attracts many visitors
-park authority prevent damage from tourism
-provides economic and educational benefits