Epping Forest Ecosystem, UK - Paper 1 Flashcards
Where is Epping Forest?
East of London.
How many different kinds of dragonfly species are there here?
20.
Give 3 uses of Epping Forest:
-Hunting grounds for royalty
-A timber resources
-Recreation
What are 2 native tree species in Epping Forest?
Oak and elm.
What are most of the trees like in Epping Forest?
Deciduous - meaning they lose their leaves in winter.
Name one way that people and and ecosystems are interdependent:
When visitors pick berries and flowers, helping spread seeds which stick to their clothing.
Why is the biomass store large in Epping Forest?
Because of the great height of the trees, and the dense undergrowth beneath them.
What does Epping Forest lose a lot of nutrients through?
Leaching, during episodes of heavy rainfall.
Why do the trees grow broad leaves in Spring?
To maximise photosynthesis in the summer after the dark and cool winter.
Why do the trees shed their leaves in the autumn?
To conserve their energy during winter
What has happened to the trees’ dropped leaves by spring?
They would have disappeared after the decomposers and detritivores work.
What happens to the nutrients in the leaves after they are decomposed by spring?
They are converted to humus in the soil.
What does the new humus in the soil support?
The new season’s plant growth. This will ultimately include the fruits and berries, in turn supporting many primary consumers.
How many species of lichen and moss?
177
How many species of birds?
38
