ecosystem- a unit made of living things and their non living environments
biome-a very large ecosystem
Biosphere- where life is found
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why is the biosphere important
-its a life support system -regulating atmopshere -maintaining the soil -regulating water system
-medicine -tourisum -fruits and nuts -green lungs
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why does it rain so much in the rainforest
-rain forest such as the amazon are near the equator. This means the sun rays are very concentrated in these regions and this produces convectional rain
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what is leaching
-nurtrients are washed away making the ground infertile
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how does the biopshere regulate the soil
because dead leaves provide soil with nutrients such as nitrogen and potassium to help plants grow
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features of a eco tourist holiday-costa rica
-activities such as trekking and bird watching
-local food -small scale lodges -energy use is sustainable and little energy waste -very little impact on the environment
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