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Q

What is meant by fragile ecosystem?

A

An ecosystem is a collection of parts that are linked together in such a way as to form a working unit.
All the parts work together interacting and influencing each other in a well ordered, balanced way.

This means that any change in one part will effect all the other parts.
Most ecosystems will be changed for a period of time but will eventually regulate themselves back to normal. Such as ones said to be resilient.
Some ecosystems are extremely vulnerable to disturbances especially as a result of human activities. These are fragile ecosystems and it is more difficult for them to adjust.

2
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What happens when a change happens in one part of the eco-system?
Examples?

A

All the parts work together interacting and influencing each other in a well ordered, balanced way.
Any change in one part of the system will have an effect on all the other parts.
-A period of unusually dry or wet weather
-a disease that effects plants and animals
-the arrival of an alien species of plant or animal
-climate change and destructive human activity on the environment such as mass cutting of trees

Most ecosystems will be changed for a period of time but will eventually regulate themselves back to normal. Such as ones said to be resilient.
Some ecosystems are extremely vulnerable to disturbances especially as a result of human activities. These are fragile ecosystems and it is more difficult for them to adjust.

3
Q

Where are rainforests found?

A

Between tropical lives

4
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What does the rainforest do for animals?

A

It creates habitats

5
Q

Is the order of trees from tallest to smallest in the rainforests?

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Emergents
Canopy
Under canopy
Shrub layer

6
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What is the main reason for burning trees down?

A

Usually to clear the land for farming.