4.2.1- The value and distribution of ecosystems.
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- 4.2.1- The value and distribution of ecosystems.
- ECOSYSTEM- An Ecosystem is a community of plants and animals, with non-living factors of the environment.
- BIOTIC- Living.
- ABIOTIC- Non living.
- There are two types of ecosystem: Terrestrial and Aquatic.
- Terrestial
- Temperate Grasslands.
- Desert.
- Deciduous Forest
- Savannah.
- Coniferous Forest
- Tropical Rainforest.
- Tundra
- Aquatic
- Shallow ocean waters.
- Deep ocean water.
- Deep ocean surface.
- Terrestial
- Terrestrial.
- The location is also dependant on the amount of Precipitation created.
- Dependant on the location and latitude of the location
- Tundra- Cold and Dry Ecosystem.
- Grasslands- Flat areas dominated by Grasses.
- Tropical Rainforest- Warm and wet area.
- Deserts- Dry and hot. High temperature during the day. Low at night.
- Aquatic.
- Coral Reef- Warm Sea, near the equator.
- Open Ocean- Whales, Sharks etc.
- Shoreline- Where sea and land meet.
- Flowing water- Rivers and streams.
- Standing water- Water that doesn't move. Lakes and Wetlands.
- The value of Ecosystems as providers of goods and services.
- Provisioning services- Supply the goods themselves, Timber, food, water.
- Regulating services- Govern climate and rainfall e.g. flooding.
- Cultural services- Beauty and recreation that contribute to our spiritual welfare.
- Supporting services- Soil formation and nutrient cycling which underpin growth and production.
- Example-CORAL REEF- Tourism, Food and Fishing, Coastal protection, Medicine, Home and Nursery for 25% of all marine life.
- ECOSYSTEM- An Ecosystem is a community of plants and animals, with non-living factors of the environment.
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