Differences Between Natural & Artificial Ecosystems

The video explores the differences between natural and artificial ecosystems. Natural ecosystems are complex, diverse, and self-sustaining, with indigenous components interacting through nutrient and energy cycles. In contrast, artificial ecosystems are human-made, simpler, and require external inputs to function. They have lower genetic diversity and simpler food webs. The video also highlights differences in time scales for processes like water cycling, with natural ecosystems taking much longer. Overall, natural ecosystems are more complex and variable, while artificial ones are simpler and designed for high productivity.

How do the complexities of food webs in natural ecosystems compare to those in artificial ecosystems?

Discuss the time scale differences in water cycling between natural and artificial ecosystems.