Mufasa is talking about the ecosystem. All animals in the ecosystem are connected, and therefore each requires all the others for its survival. If the balance is not respected - for example, if humans wipe out one particular species - the entire ecosystem will suffer as a result. 7) In an attempt to explain the Circle of Life, Mufasa says to Simba; “when we die our bodies become the grass……the antelope eat the grass……” How is this possible? Describe the process that Mufasa is referring to in detail.
Diet The main food that Koalas eat is eucalyptus leaves. Eucalyptus leaves are very fibrous and low in nutrition. Eucalyptus leaves contain a lot of water so koalas don’t have to drink. The koala’s metabolism rate is also regulated in a way to complement the heat insulation of the fur. The metabolism of the koala is quite slow it is only 74% of other animals’ metabolism rate.
Phosphorus is a limiting nutrient for aquatic organisms. Phosphorus forms parts of important life-sustaining molecules that are very common in the biosphere. Phosphorus does not enter the atmosphere, remaining mostly on land and in rock and soil minerals. Eighty percent of the mined phosphorus is used to make fertilizers, and a type of phosphorus such as dilute phosphoric acid is used in soft drinks. Phosphates may be effective in such ways but also causes pollution issues in lakes and streams.
Human Interaction with Nature The early civilization of Easter Island is an example of the overuse of resources and the permanent harm that can result. The events that took place on the island serve as a small scale example of human destruction of an environment and reflect human interaction with nature today. By the time European explorers arrived to the island, soil and planet life had diminished. The once flourishing inhabitants were struggling to grow the crops needed to survive. The natives at first cut down trees, cultivated the land, and succeeded in growing crops and sustaining life.
The living part of the ecosystem is referred to as biotic. Biotic and biotic constituents are linked together by nutrients cycling and energy flow. Sun is the main source of energy in an ecosystem. Energy is transferred through an ecosystem through food chain. Human activities such as industrialization and agricultural practices have adversely affected the ecosystem.
The Simpson Desert has a lack of rainfall due to the distance from the sea and the temperature. The rainfall ranges from around 150mm to approximately 200mm per year, but mainly in the summer time. Fauna: The Simpson Desert Fauna (Animals) is affected by the heat, lack of water and sheer temperatures that the desert provides. The Fauna in this desert are an array of 34 native mammals, 231 Birds, 22 amphibians, 13 Fish and 125 reptile’s species. Intending to three percent of Fauna species are now classified as rare or threatened and endangered.
Answer (ii): The HUMUS play an important role needed for the survival of the rainforest in that the HUMUS is the provider of nutrients. AHumus is a complex organic substance formed by the result of the breakdown of plant material in a process called humification. Humification is simplymicro-organisms breaking down complex organic materials into simple organic acids which then may be consumed by plants. Humification then becomes a vital stage of the cycling nutrients throughout a rainforest environment. The humus is either
Habitat: Zebras live in the African safari. There, it is really hot and dry. Most of the time there is only savannah grass. There are some trees, and small bushes. Zebras travel mainly where they can find plenty of food, and water.
Comparing the Growth of Pea Plants Grown in the Light and in the Dark Aim: To compare the vertical growth and weight gain of pea plants grown in the light and in the dark. Background Knowledge: Photosynthesis forms the basis for this experiment. This is the process by which a plant makes food for itself from the raw materials around it. The energy needed for photosynthesis comes from sunlight, which is the variable for this experiment. The substance that absorbs sunlight is chlorophyll, which is mainly contained in chloroplasts.
From an environmental perspective the Amazon is negatively affected from the burning of the trees which is polluting the biggest rainforest in the world with Carbon dioxide (Co2). Also, a lot of nutrients are being lost from deforestation and high quality soil is being wasted. Desertification is slowly happening in the Amazon and other rainforests. If deforestation continues the rainforests will start to lose bodies of water, as well as vegetation and wildlife. There are many problems that the rainforest biome encounters.