SIZE OF ECOSYSTEMS Are all ecosystems the same size? Give some examples. Ecosystems are dynamic. As changes occur within the system, such as temperature, population density, or food, the nature of the system itself will change as well. All ecosystems are interrelated to other ecosystems it. This is easily seen when we examine a lake's ecosystem. Its ecosystem will be related to the ecosystem of the stream that flows into it. The stream's ecosystem is related to the forested mountain side through which it flows, while the forest's ecosystem could have been influenced by a recent forest fire in the area while the influence goes on and on. MAIN IDEA/TOPIC/KEY TERM DETAILS/DEFINITIONS ECOSYSTEMS ARE DYNAMIC How do ecosystems affect one another? Biodiversity is the variety of life in an ecosystem. Variety in an ecosystem is important and crucial to the existence of some species. For example, tropical forests are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Here, the variety of fruits can provide fuel, food, and medicine essential for human life. As global environmental changes occur as a result of our lifestyles, the results can have a negative impact on our lives. Biodiversity (having a large variety of organisms) helps an ecosystem function. A large variety of organisms are needed for pollination, spreading seeds, regulating climates suitable to humans, animals, and plants, controlling agricultural pests and diseases, and even the regulation of human health. Also, by affecting nutrient and water cycling, soil formation and fertility, biodiversity indirectly supports the production of food, water, shelter, and medicines. MAIN IDEA/TOPIC/KEY TERM DETAILS/DEFINITIONS BIODIVERSITY What is biodiversity? IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY Why is biodiversity so important? What are some of the jobs/roles that organisms perform in an ecosystem? Biodiversity plays an important role in filtration and purification of air and water, and ultimately the production of food. If we don’t ensure biodiversity preservation, we run the risk of species becoming extinct. Some argue that biodiversity preservation is critical to ensure the development of new medications while others defend maintaining healthy ecosystems for recreational purposes such as fishing, camping, and swimming. The harmony of the Earth's ecosystem and the symbiotic relationship which biodiversity plays within the system is critical for the survival of a healthy habitat.
SIZE OF ECOSYSTEMS Are all ecosystems the same size? Give some examples. Ecosystems are dynamic. As changes occur within the system, such as temperature, population density, or food, the nature of the system itself will change as well. All ecosystems are interrelated to other ecosystems it. This is easily seen when we examine a lake's ecosystem. Its ecosystem will be related to the ecosystem of the stream that flows into it. The stream's ecosystem is related to the forested mountain side through which it flows, while the forest's ecosystem could have been influenced by a recent forest fire in the area while the influence goes on and on. MAIN IDEA/TOPIC/KEY TERM DETAILS/DEFINITIONS ECOSYSTEMS ARE DYNAMIC How do ecosystems affect one another? Biodiversity is the variety of life in an ecosystem. Variety in an ecosystem is important and crucial to the existence of some species. For example, tropical forests are the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Here, the variety of fruits can provide fuel, food, and medicine essential for human life. As global environmental changes occur as a result of our lifestyles, the results can have a negative impact on our lives. Biodiversity (having a large variety of organisms) helps an ecosystem function. A large variety of organisms are needed for pollination, spreading seeds, regulating climates suitable to humans, animals, and plants, controlling agricultural pests and diseases, and even the regulation of human health. Also, by affecting nutrient and water cycling, soil formation and fertility, biodiversity indirectly supports the production of food, water, shelter, and medicines. MAIN IDEA/TOPIC/KEY TERM DETAILS/DEFINITIONS BIODIVERSITY IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity so important? What are some of the jobs/roles that organisms perform in an ecosystem? Biodiversity plays an important role in filtration and purification of air and water, and ultimately the production of food. If we don’t ensure biodiversity preservation, we run the risk of species becoming extinct. Some argue that biodiversity preservation is critical to ensure the development of new medications while others defend maintaining healthy ecosystems for recreational purposes such as fishing, camping, and swimming. The harmony of the Earth's ecosystem and the symbiotic relationship which biodiversity plays within the system is critical for the survival of a healthy habitat.
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