Distribution of organisms

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  • Created by: urghexams
  • Created on: 28-12-18 15:36

biodiveristy - the viarity of organisms in the ecosystems of the earth. 

factors effecting biodiversity :

  • biotic -  competition, desease, predation, overpopulation, grazing
  • abiotic - rainfall, light intensity, soil ph, water availlability 
  • human factors - habitat destruction, land use 

Temperature ( a ) the effect on biodiversity. 

  • constant - good , variation - bad 
  • affects plant growth, seeds germination, enzyme control 
  • variations throughout year affect when things happen. 

PH ( a ) effecting biodiversity : 

  • acidic / alkaline 
  • ph 7 supports life 
  • animals sensitive to change 
  • most effects aquatic life and the soil 

Geazing ( b ) effecting biodiversity : 

  • overgrazing…

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