Environmental Change
Changes in the environment, whether seasonal, geographic, or human-caused, affect where organisms live.
Can you name one seasonal change that affects animal distribution?
What is Environmental Change?
"Environmental change refers to any alteration in the environment, often caused by human activity or natural ecological processes."
What is meant by a community in ecology?
In a stable community, the populations of all species remain relatively constant. What is this called?
Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Which term describes the non-living conditions in a habitat, such as temperature and light intensity?
Changing Conditions
Temperature: Many species are moving towards the poles as the climate warms.
Water availability: Changes in rainfall patterns can cause migration or death.
Atmospheric gases: Pollution can drive away sensitive species (like lichens).
Seasonal changes include bird migration and trees losing their leaves in autumn.
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