Battle for the Biosphere

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Battle for the Biosphere Emergent Layer Canopy Layer: Habitat Photosynthesis O2 released Shrub layer: Cleared land use for cattle ranching or… Bare soil becomes infertile as there is no leaf litter to offer nutrients to the soil…. Logs: Sold for timber …

Distribution of an ecosystem

Key Words and Key Questions Canopy Transpiration Leaf litter Soil erosion What is the composition of the biosphere? [4] Describe the distribution of the rainforests? [2] Why are the rainforests there? [2] What is an ecosystem? [2] List three methods of National management / conservation?[3] List the examples of local conservation you have studied? [3]

How can it be managed and conserved?

Describe Local Action in Cameroon Rubber plantation Describe Local Action in Cameroon Native trees shade smaller plants and crops Wildlife corridor