18.2.3. Self-regulation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define self-regulation in nature.

   Hint

   Think about how nature manages populations.

2. 2.

   What is a feedback loop?

   Hint

   Consider how systems respond to changes.

3. 3.

   What is self-regulation in ecological systems?

   • A process that disrupts harmony
   • The ability of an ecosystem to balance itself
   • A method of resource depletion

   Hint

   Consider how nature adapts to challenges.

4. 4.

   True or False: Feedback loops can only be positive.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall examples of both types in nature.

5. 5.

   Propose a solution to a city struggling with food waste that mirrors natural self-regulation.

   Hint

   Look to nature's recycling processes for inspiration.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a real-world example where self-regulation failed and its impact.

   Hint

   Consider how lack of regulation leads to extinction.