Changes in Ecosystems/Learn from the Past

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What is an ecosystem?

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All of the living and non-living things that interact in an environment.

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How do changes in ecosystems affect living things?

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It affects them because living things depend on the ecosystem to survive.

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What are natural hazards?

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Events that can cause great damage and change environments suddenly.

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Can natural hazards change environments?

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Yes, they can change environments suddenly.

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How can humans reduce the impact of natural hazards?

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Be prepared: watch the news and evacuate.

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What is an accommodation in ecology?

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An organism's response to change in its environment.

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Give an example of a natural hazard.

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Hurricanes and tornadoes.

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What do living things depend on in an ecosystem?

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They depend on the resources and interactions within the ecosystem.

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What happens to an ecosystem after a natural disaster?

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It may change significantly, affecting the living and non-living components.

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What is the role of non-living things in an ecosystem?

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They provide essential resources like water, air, and minerals.