ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

    ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

    INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 1

    In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.

    Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:

     

    • Tropical rainforest
    • Grassland
    • Coral reef
    • Estuary
    • Desert

    You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:

     

    • Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
    • Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
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      • List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic       components for the ecosystem type selected.
    •         Describe the function of the ecosystem
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      • In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle.
      • Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
    •         Describe disturbance and recovery
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      • Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
      • Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
    • Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have      selected.

     

    • How       can these be sustained into the future?
    • How       can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1       example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.

     

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