7.2.2

Impact of Environmental Change

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Environmental Changes and Their Impact

Environmental change affects the distribution (spread) of species, and in extreme cases, their longevity (how long they survive). Such environmental changes include:

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Temperature

  • Polar bears hunt seals on floating sea ice.
  • Increasing temperatures cause this ice to melt. This means that the polar bears are no longer able to hunt their main food source.
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Water

  • Wildebeests migrate annually from the Serengeti plains of Tanzania Northwards into Kenya to track seasonal changes in rainfall patterns.
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Atmospheric gases

  • Carbon dioxide dissolves in water and increases the water acidity.
  • Acidic water hinders corals' ability to build a skeleton. This means that the increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere prevents coral growth.

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

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