Ecosystems

Biodiversity is the measurement of how abundant variety of species is the population in an ecosystem. Habitats are greatly amplified by how many different species populate the area as the interconnectivity of food chains influences how well an ecosystem works. Not only does biodiversity effect specific ecosystems, it provides for humans as the value of global ecosystem services is estimated at $16-$64 trillion [1] meaning that reduction of biodiversity will result in major financial losses. A…

We live in a world divided by two spheres: the industrialized, human world and the natural world. Today, in the twenty-first century, our lives are encapsulated by machines and industry. Generally speaking, we live in an age of cement and wires and concrete. Because this seemingly indestructible barrier, it can be difficult to see how vital it is for nature to be experienced and appreciated in our everyday lives. Nature’s importance and purpose often goes unnoticed or unappreciated in our…

of populations of plants and animals. It requires the protection of ecosystems and the biodiversity in these ecosystems. 'Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term given to the variety of life on Earth. It is the variety within and between all species of plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems within which they live and interact.'(Wwf.org.au, n.d.) Every organism plays an important role in their ecosystem and they are all connected in some way which means if the…

Against Being Vegan Veganism interest is receiving much attention from global media houses and health institutions. There are those who support a vegan lifestyle, and there are those that put across adamant arguments against veganism. Internet sources are misleading the society on issues about veganism, as they argue based on bustling opinions, hypothesis, and guesses. Only very few sources provide enough data to back up their arguments for or against veganism. The topic of veganism is a…

Use quadrats to estimate the size of a population in an ecosystem Collect, analyse and present data to describe the distribution of species whose abundance has been estimated Consider the accuracy of population estimation strategies Identify factors determining the distribution of species whose abundance has been estimated Examine trends in population estimates for some plant and animal species in each environment Examine trends in population…

natural lakes, forests and different types of rock and land formations. The exhibit features the change in the landscape over millions of years and how it affected its seasonal and natural cycles, and its plant and animal life. Forest and wetland ecosystems were showcased. An exhibit about animals living below ground and at a woodland…

coarse particle organic material (CPOM). Macroinvertebrates usually stay in the same habitat and do not migrate, which may be due to them being trapped or frequently receiving a good source of food. They are also an essential part of the freshwater ecosystem by making the water less polluted due to the organic material. Our lab group hypothesized that the number of shredders in the stream does depend on the thickness of the riparian vegetation. This type of vegetation is located along waterways…

airports; including regional, state, and national parks are in temporal disarray. The peninsulas endured a mass extinction occurring at an uneven rate with widespread and rapid decay in the biodiversity. The essential abiotic components of the ecosystem have altered introducing non-indigenous species with varieties and variations of life. Over six-hundred species of carnivorous plants have evolved and adapted deriving nutrients from trapping and consuming animals and humanoids. The…

Threatens the survival of fish and other aquatic life forms. When the nutrients present in the aquatic ecosystems increase, there will cause the phytoplankton and the other photosynthetic plants grow quickly, known as algal blooms. As the result, the algal blooms will limit the oxygen required amount for the respiration by the other aquatic animal and plant species. Oxygen depletion happens when the plant life decrease, die and decompose. When the oxygen dissolved reach the maximum levels, the…

The displacement of BME and low-income groups leads to the issues of environmental gentrification. If city planners are working to increase green infrastructure within an impoverished community, will they find success in creating a healthier, “greener” space or in a wealthier, “whiter” space? Although plans for city green space include sustainable initiatives, they oftentimes lack the advocacy for environmental justice. This inadequacy depicts the concepts of sustainability and going green…