Ecosystems definitions

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  • Created on: 07-10-18 09:48
A forest,ocean or natural environment viewed in the terms of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the environment
Carbon sinks
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Large scale ecosystem with similarties in climate,plants and animals
Biome
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Nature tourism usually involving small groups with minimal impacts on the environment
Ecotourism
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Organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down animal and plant matter
Decomposer
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A community of plants and animals that interact with each other and thier physical environment
Ecosystem
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Organisms that eat other animals and/or plant matter
Consumer
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Connections between different organisms that rely upon one another as thier food source.
Food chains
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An organisms or plant that is able to absorb energy from the sun through photosynthesis
Producers
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The forest stewardship council
FSC
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On-going recycling of nutrients between living organisms and their environment
Nutrient cycling
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Removal of soil by wind and rain
Soil erosion
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