Description

Climate change is a global problem that affects all aspects of the environment. This activity explores how climate change can impact entire ecosystems and reduce the Earth's biological productivity.

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Task

From the list provided by your teacher, select a plant or animal and do some research on them. Be sure to answer the following questions:

• What do they eat to survive?
• Who are their predators?
• What kind of habitat do they live in?

Using Handout 1.2 A: Climate Change Scenarios, research and investigate how your plant/animal would be affected by each of the climate change scenarios.

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Learning Objectives

• To understand the concepts of ecosystem, biodiversity, interdependence, and carrying capacity.
• To appreciate how climate change can impact different components of an ecosystem.

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