Succession and Biodiversity

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated by an individual or population.

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How is ecological footprint measured?

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In terms of hectares of land required by each person in a selected area for food, water, transport, housing, and waste management.

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What does ecological footprint measure?

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It measures how the quantity of natural resources humans need compares to the earth's capacity to provide those resources.

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What are the components of an organism's habitat?

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Food, water, shelter, and space.

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How do humans impact biodiversity?

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Humans are most impacting biodiversity by destroying the habitats of a large number of species.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is the close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an ecosystem but soil and some organisms still exist.

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What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance, helping to maintain the structure of the ecosystem.