1. Why should we protect biodiversity?
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2. In what way do humans change natural ecosystems? Cite some examples.
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3. List three abiotic factors that are important in our ocean ecosystems:
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2.________
3.________
4. Predict how the removal of any of these abiotic factors may impact the entire ecosystem:
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Answer:
1. We must protect our planet's biodiversity to safeguard the future of our ecosystems, our climate, our health and our humanity.
2. Humans change ecosystems in many ways, such as habitat destruction, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and overexploitation of species.
3. 1. sunlight
2. temperature
3. water
4. If one factor is removed or changed, it can affect the entire ecosystem and all of the organisms that live there.
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