Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Revitalize Nature Rewilding Ecosystems for Balance

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Introduction - Humans & Ecosystems

  • Humans have messed up! 😱 Natural ecosystems around the globe have been disrupted by our actions.
  • Picture this: Less pristine natural areas remain, sorta like having less chocolate in a jar after you've gobbled most of it up! 🍫

Consequences of our Munching on Mother Earth

  • Loss of Biodiversity: It's like losing all the different toppings on your pizza 🍕
  • Rapid Species Extinction: Many animals are saying goodbye, like our fav cartoon characters vanishing from TV! 📺
  • Loss of Ecosystem Services: These are cool things ecosystems do for us, like:
  • Carbon Sequestration & Climate Regulation: Think of trees as Earth's AC units 🌳❄️
  • Flood Protection: Nature's own dam system 🌊
  • Prevention of Soil Erosion: Keeping the ground under our feet! 🚶
  • Air & Water Purification: Imagine trees as natural water filters and air purifiers! 🍃

So, What’s the Fix? Rewilding to the Rescue! 🦸‍♂️🌿

Rewilding: Letting nature do its thing with as little human interference as possible.

  • Sometimes it's as simple as leaving areas alone, like stopping farming or fishing 🚫🎣.
  • But often, we need to take action like
  • Planting Seeds: Think of it as sowing seeds in a garden where there were none 🌸.
  • Reintroducing Big Bosses: Bringing back apex predators and other vital species 🐺.
  • Connecting Habitats: Like building bridges between isolated green islands 🌉🏞.
  • Controlling Naughty Invaders: Removing or controlling non-native species 🌱🚫.

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Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Biology HL

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Revitalize Nature Rewilding Ecosystems for Balance

Word Count Emoji
524 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Introduction - Humans & Ecosystems

  • Humans have messed up! 😱 Natural ecosystems around the globe have been disrupted by our actions.
  • Picture this: Less pristine natural areas remain, sorta like having less chocolate in a jar after you've gobbled most of it up! 🍫

Consequences of our Munching on Mother Earth

  • Loss of Biodiversity: It's like losing all the different toppings on your pizza 🍕
  • Rapid Species Extinction: Many animals are saying goodbye, like our fav cartoon characters vanishing from TV! 📺
  • Loss of Ecosystem Services: These are cool things ecosystems do for us, like:
  • Carbon Sequestration & Climate Regulation: Think of trees as Earth's AC units 🌳❄️
  • Flood Protection: Nature's own dam system 🌊
  • Prevention of Soil Erosion: Keeping the ground under our feet! 🚶
  • Air & Water Purification: Imagine trees as natural water filters and air purifiers! 🍃

So, What’s the Fix? Rewilding to the Rescue! 🦸‍♂️🌿

Rewilding: Letting nature do its thing with as little human interference as possible.

  • Sometimes it's as simple as leaving areas alone, like stopping farming or fishing 🚫🎣.
  • But often, we need to take action like
  • Planting Seeds: Think of it as sowing seeds in a garden where there were none 🌸.
  • Reintroducing Big Bosses: Bringing back apex predators and other vital species 🐺.
  • Connecting Habitats: Like building bridges between isolated green islands 🌉🏞.
  • Controlling Naughty Invaders: Removing or controlling non-native species 🌱🚫.

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