18.2.1. Interconnectedness

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define interconnectedness in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how one change affects another.

2. 2.

   Give an example of mutual dependence in nature.

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

3. 3.

   What does interconnectedness refer to?

   • A relationship among species
   • An isolated environment
   • A singular organism

   Hint

   Think about how ecosystems function as a whole.

4. 4.

   True or false: Mutual dependence means that species can survive independently.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how different species interact in nature.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of climate change on biodiversity and propose ways to mitigate this impact.

   Hint

   Think about both direct and indirect effects of climate change.

6. 6.

   If a local river is polluted, discuss the series of effects it may have on the surrounding ecosystem.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate impacts and far-reaching consequences.