Organismal concept of communities and the individualistic continuum concept

Part 1:

Explain the difference between the organismal concept of communities and the individualistic continuum concept. Which do you think more accurately describes real communities, and why?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

 

 

Part 2: Unit V

 

Transcript of a video attached:   How much time did you spend outside as a child/teenager? Describe your experiences with forestland or other natural environments. Are those areas still in their natural state? Even if you have not spent much time outdoors, have you seen natural areas become fragmented due to land-use change (housing developments, industry, clear-cutting, etc.)? Consider the benefits and services provided by natural lands (clean water, air, biodiversity, etc.). How does the loss of forests and other natural lands affect you personally? Give specific examples.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

 

Part 3: Unit VI

Video link: https://www.nasa.gov/mp4/259924main_DeadzoneWebShort.mp4  Transcript of video attached:  In your own words, summarize how a dead zone forms along populated coasts. What are the major sources of the excess nutrients? Consider your community. What are some of the major sources of nutrient runoff that you see on a regular basis? Do you contribute to this problem? Discuss at least two ways in which you, personally, can reduce your impact on ocean life.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

 

 

Part 4:

Describe three ways that nutrients can be lost from an ecosystem; then describe how nutrients are replaced in those systems.

 

Part 5:

Describe the movement of an atom of nitrogen from the leaf of a plant, through the process of decomposition, and back into the root of another plant.