Ecosystems

• What are the main types of large-scale ecosystems?

  Tropical, temperate, and boreal forests
• How do climate and local factors influence ecosystems?

  They affect the distribution of ecosystems
• What resources does the biosphere provide for people?

  Food, medicine, building materials, fuel
• How is the biosphere exploited commercially?

  For energy, water, and mineral resources
• What are the main terrestrial ecosystems in the UK?

  Moorlands, heaths, woodlands, wetlands
• Why are marine ecosystems important to the UK?

  They provide resources and biodiversity
• What are the distinguishing features of tropical rainforests?

  High biodiversity and complex structure
• What are the biotic and abiotic characteristics of tropical rainforests?

  Climate, soils, water, plants, animals, humans
• How do biotic and abiotic factors interdepend in tropical rainforests?

  They influence each other's existence and health
• What is the Gersmehl model related to?

  The nutrient cycle in ecosystems
• Why do tropical rainforests have high biodiversity?

  Due to varied habitats and adaptations
• How are plants adapted to tropical rainforests?

  Stratified layers, buttress roots, drip tips
• How are animals adapted to tropical rainforests?

  Strong limbs, modified wings, camouflage
• What goods and services do tropical rainforests provide?

  Food, medicines, timber, recreation
• How does climate change threaten tropical rainforests?

  It affects structure, function, and biodiversity
• What are economic causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests?

  Conversion to agriculture, resource extraction
• What political factors contribute to rainforest management?

  Governance, commodity value, ecotourism
• What are the abiotic and biotic characteristics of deciduous woodlands?

  Climate, soil, water, plants, animals, humans
• How do biotic and abiotic factors interdepend in deciduous woodlands?

  They affect each other's health and survival
• Why do deciduous woodlands have moderate biodiversity?

  Due to seasonal changes and adaptations
• How are plants adapted to deciduous woodlands?

  Leaf size, structure, water conservation
• How are animals adapted to deciduous woodlands?

  Migration, hibernation, food storage
• What goods and services do deciduous woodlands provide?

  Timber, fuel, conservation, recreation
• How does climate change threaten deciduous woodlands?

  It impacts structure, function, and biodiversity
• What are economic causes of deforestation in deciduous woodlands?

  Urbanization, population growth, timber extraction
• What are different approaches to sustainable management of deciduous woodlands?

  Conservation, reforestation, and responsible harvesting
• What are the main types of large-scale ecosystems mentioned?

  Tropical, temperate, and boreal forests
• How do climate and local factors influence ecosystem distribution?

  They affect soil and altitude variations
• What resources does the biosphere provide for people?

  Food, medicine, building materials, fuel
• How is the biosphere exploited commercially?

  For energy, water, and mineral resources
• What are the main terrestrial ecosystems in the UK?

  Moorlands, heaths, woodlands, wetlands
• Why are marine ecosystems important to the UK?

  They provide resources and support biodiversity
• What are the distinguishing features of tropical rainforests?

  High biodiversity and complex ecosystems
• What are the biotic and abiotic characteristics of tropical rainforests?

  Climate, soils, water, plants, animals, humans
• How do biotic and abiotic characteristics interdepend in tropical rainforests?

  They influence each other's existence and health
• What is the Gersmehl model related to?

  The nutrient cycle in ecosystems
• Why do tropical rainforests have high biodiversity?

  Due to varied habitats and species interactions
• How are plants adapted to tropical rainforests?

  Stratified layers, buttress roots, drip tips
• How are animals adapted to tropical rainforests?

  Strong limbs, modified wings, and camouflage
• What goods and services do tropical rainforest ecosystems provide?

  Food, medicines, timber, recreation