Aquatic ecosystems
This is what we can an ecosystem in water.
Aquatic Ecosystem
What do we call an ecosystem on land? (This one is very easy)
Terrestrial Ecosystem
This is is the variety of living things on Earth.
Biodiversity
Authorities or Peoples responsibility:
Identify endangered species and create protective laws.
Authorities
Rivers and streams are an example of what type of aquatic ecosystem? (Hint there are two answers you need)
Flowing freshwater ecosystem
The amount of _______ decreases as the depth increases.
Sunlight
Temperature is highest at the ________.
Equator
This can be cause by wildfires, construction, or farming. It destroys the habitat.
Destruction
Authorities or Peoples responsibility:
Collect different types of waster for recycling
Authorities
A coral reef is an example of what kind of aquatic ecosystem?
Coastal Saltwater ecosystem
Freshwater ecosystems can be classified into two groups. What are they?
Still water and flowing water
This depends on the amount of rain in an area.
Humidity
This is a manmade thing that harms our air and our water. For example plastic and gas are examples of this.
Pollution
Authorities or Peoples responsibility:
Taking short showers instead of baths
Peoples
Temperatures get colder as we move towards the ____. (Hint: where does Santa live?)
Poles
Saltwater ecosystems are classified by there amount of sunlight, what are the two groups?
Open sea, coasts
This is the layer of ground where plants grow.
Soil
This can be very bad thing for fish populations leading to reduction in population or even worse extinction.
Overfishing
Authorities or Peoples responsibility:
Prevent and fight forest fires.
Authorities
What are the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystem on earth?
rainforests
What are the three factors that MOST effect aquatic ecosystem?
1)sunlight
2)temperature
3)amount of salt
What are the four factors that MOST effect terrestrial ecosystems?
1) temperature
2)humidity
3)Relief
4)Soil
Can you name two benefits of biodiversity?
1) provides raw material
2)provides energy sources
3)helps reduce humidity
4)it is a source of enjoyment and fun
Authorities or Peoples responsibility:
Use energy saving devices and public transportation
People’s
There is a link between biodiversity and healthy eating. Can you think of a reason why?
It provides us with a variety of fruits and vegetables to eat. It also provides us with many different animals that can provide us with meat, eggs, and dairy products.