ecosystem

• What is a major cause of deforestation in the Philippines?

  Illegal logging
• What is one threat to tropical rainforests?

  Illegal wildlife trade
• What is a characteristic of wetland ecosystems?

  Shallow waterlogged area
• Why are swamps important for biodiversity?

  They provide habitat for various species
• Where is Candaba Marshland located?

  In Candaba, Pampanga
• What makes Candaba Marshland an Important Bird Area (IBA)?

  It accommodates 5,000 to 10,000 bird species
• What is one of the species found in Candaba Swamp?

  Grey Heron
• What role do swamps play in flood control?

  They absorb and slow down floodwater
• What is a threat to swamps?

  Water pollution
• What defines an estuary?

  Where freshwater meets saltwater
• What is Manila Bay known for?

  Being one of the largest estuaries
• What is one species found in Manila Bay?

  Chinese Egret
• Why are estuaries important for biodiversity?

  They serve as nurseries for various species
• What is a characteristic of mangrove forests?

  Salt-tolerant trees and shrubs
• Where is Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve located?

  In Siargao, Surigao Del Norte
• What is one importance of mangrove forests?

  They act as buffers against storm surges
• What is a characteristic of coral reefs?

  Assemblage of corals and fish
• Where is Tubbataha Reef located?

  In the center of Sulu Sea
• Why are coral reefs considered biodiversity hotspots?

  They provide habitat for marine life
• What is a threat to coral reefs?

  Climate change
• What is nutrient cycling in ecosystems?

  It maintains balance among trophic levels
• What is the role of abiotic components in ecosystems?

  They help synthesize organic components
• What is a characteristic of tropical rainforests?

  High amount of rainfall
• What is the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges known for?

  Being the largest protected area
• Why is the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges important for biodiversity?

  It is home to rare and endangered species
• What is one species found in the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges?

  Philippine Eagle Owl
• What is one importance of tropical rainforests?

  They help mitigate climate change effects
• What is one function of ecosystems?

  Maintenance of life
• How do ecosystems regulate essential ecological processes?

  By supporting life systems and stability