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What is the primary function of plants in the aquarium ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe an ecosystem that is in a state of stability?
What is an example of a natural disturbance that can affect an ecosystem?
What is a result of environmental changes in an ecosystem?
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What is the purpose of rocks in the aquarium ecosystem?
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What would happen to the aquarium ecosystem if all the plants were to die?
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What is the term used to describe the interaction between living and non-living components in a particular location?
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What can be a result of natural disturbances in an ecosystem?
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What can be a cause of natural disturbances?
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What happened to the fish in the aquarium when the power and heat were lost for a week?
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What can be an effect of human disturbances on an ecosystem?
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What is an example of a human disturbance?
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What happened to the water in the aquarium when the cousin kept dumping fish food?
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What is true about longleaf pine forests?
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What is the overall impact of human disturbances on ecosystems?
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Study Notes
Balance in an Ecosystem
- An ecosystem consists of living and non-living things that interact with each other in a particular location.
- In a balanced ecosystem, all elements exist in harmony, with each component playing a vital role.
- The balance of an ecosystem can be disrupted by environmental changes, leading to an unbalanced ecosystem.
Natural Disturbances
- Natural disturbances are events that have natural causes, such as weather, geological forces, or biological changes.
- Examples of natural disturbances include fires, floods, diseases, severe storms, insects, volcanic activity, earthquakes, droughts, and long-term freezing.
- Natural disturbances can force change upon an ecosystem, causing damage and even killing plants or animals.
- However, the effects of natural disturbances are usually temporary, and the ecosystem will eventually recover.
- In some cases, natural disturbances can be beneficial to an ecosystem, and some ecosystems have adapted to become dependent on them to maintain their balance.
Human Disturbances
- Human disturbances are changes to an ecosystem caused by people, such as chemical pollution, urbanization, deforestation, mining, and light or noise pollution.
- Human presence can have a significant effect on ecosystems, placing undue pressure on them to adapt.
- Examples of human disturbances include introducing non-native species, polluting the air, causing climate change, and removing trees.
- Human disturbances are often negative, as they disrupt the balance of ecosystems and have a lasting impact on the environment.
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Learn how living and non-living things interact in an aquarium ecosystem. Understand the role of plants, rocks, and fish in maintaining balance.
