Ecosystems at Risk

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Topic 2

• Ecosystems at Risk

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Definition

• Ecosystem the dynamic complex of plant, animal
  and micro-organism communities and their
  non-living environment as a functioning unit.
• Read p3-4. What else can you say about ecosystems
  ?

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• Define the following terms
• Biomes
• Terrestrial ecosystems
• Aquatic ecosystems
• The ecosphere
• ecotone

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Activity

• Using the world map provided, identify the major
  terrestrial ecosystems. (use colour)
• In your key, provide a brief outline of their
  major characteristics.

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Questions p12

• Answer questions 1,3,4,6,11,12,13,14.
  (Understanding the text)
• Answer questions 1,2 (Activities)