4.2.2 The structure and functioning of ecosystems

Activity 1

Main question

How do nutrients cycle in biomes?

Questions

1

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Compare the nutrient cycling models for the tropical rainforest and desert shown in Resource A.

Use Resources B and C, and your own knowledge to explain nutrient cycling in the two biomes.

Resource A
Resource B
Resource C

Picture 1. Tropical rainforest

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Picture 2. Desert

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