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1. Describe structural and functional dynamics of ecosystems.
2. Identify how humans affect biogeochemical cycles.
3. Explain how knowledge about ecosystem structure and function can be applied to ecosystem management and restoration.
Discussion Questions
1. Identify a natural ecosystem in which you live or one near to where you live? How does this ecosystem support you? At what tropic level are you? Why?
2. Why can it be difficult to identify the boundaries of an ecosystem? How can environmental scientists resolve this boundary issue when studying an ecosystem?
3. Why is understanding biogeochemical cycles important to environmental science? Provide an example.
4. What are the similarities and differences between an ecosystem and an ecological community? How does this apply to your community?
5. Because ecosystems change and may recover naturally from disturbance over time, what factors affect decisions about whether human intervention is needed to help ecosystem recovery? Provide examples.
6. What are some human impacts on the natural cycling process of ecosystems in your community?
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