Impact of Environmental Change (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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How do environmental changes affect species?
How do environmental changes affect species?
Alter their distribution within an ecosystem
Climate change effect on insects
Climate change effect on insects
Migration to warmer regions
Effect of water availability on species
Effect of water availability on species
Relocate to areas with sufficient water
How can atmospheric gases affect species?
How can atmospheric gases affect species?
Can limit growth of sensitive species
Pollutant that limits sensitive species growth
Pollutant that limits sensitive species growth
Sulfur dioxide
Species sensitive to sulfur dioxide
Species sensitive to sulfur dioxide
Lichen
Three types of environmental changes
Three types of environmental changes
Seasonal, geographic, or from human activities
Effect of human activities on biodiversity
Effect of human activities on biodiversity
Reduce biodiversity
Effect of human activities on ecosystems
Effect of human activities on ecosystems
Disrupt ecosystem balance
Where insects migrate due to rising temperatures
Where insects migrate due to rising temperatures
Warmer regions
Why do species relocate during droughts?
Why do species relocate during droughts?
To find sufficient water supply