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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.
- List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
- Describe the function of the ecosystem
- 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
- 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.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Science
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Introduction
Balancing the biotic and abiotic factors in any ecology is the only way to ensures that a
sustainable and balanced ecosystem is achieved. While there are a number of factors that could
affect the balance of an ecosystem, it is important to ensure that a balance is maintained and that
disturbances are kept at bay. Failure to do this would otherwise mean that we there is an
imbalance and this may have numerous side effects (Nigh & Nations, 2015).
The Location of Tropical Rainforest
Tropical rainforests are some of the most interesting parts of the economy to study. This
ecosystem is located just next to the equator and this is why it is often referred to as the
equatorial region. Along the equator, temperatures are often low and rainfall is an order of the
day (Nigh & Nations, 2015). Unlike other ecosystems where there might be different seasons
which include hot and dry and wet and cold in during particular periods of the year, some of the
largest tropical rainforests that there are included the Cameroonian Highlands and the
Madagascar forests among others.
The Structure of Tropical Rainforest
Some of the biotic and abiotic components in these rain forests include the many living
plants and animals that have made the tropical rainforests their home. Some of the biotic
com...
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