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ECOLOGY. Grade 9 Let’s discover the world in which we live!. Introduction to Ecology. Check out the website Kids Do Ecology and its related links and after exploring, answer the questions that follow… http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/ecology/index.html Define the term ecology.
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ECOLOGY Grade 9 Let’s discover the world in which we live!
Introduction to Ecology Check out the website Kids Do Ecology and its related links and after exploring, answer the questions that follow… http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/ecology/index.html • Define the term ecology. • Name three jobs you could do after becoming an Ecologist • Why is Ecology important?
Biomes http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/biomes/what_biomes_are.htm • Explain what a biome is in your own words. • The biomes are separated into two general classifications. Name them • List the 12 Biomes of the World • Reflect on South Africa, which biomes do you think we have?
South African Biomes Now that you’ve discovered a bit about world conservation – let’s turn our focus closer to home… http://www.environment.gov.za/enviro-info/nat/biome.htm • What are the 7 biomes that scientists have identified in South Africa? • On a separate sheet of paper, design a map of South Africa showing where you would find the various biomes.
South African Biomes • Analyse your map of the biomes of South Africa and compare it with map of Rainfall in South Africa found on the links: http://www.environment.gov.za/enviro-info/nat/rain.htm • Give a critique of the similarities and differences. • How would global warming then affect biomes? Justify your answer.
Fynbos Ecology Now check out the website below on Fynbos ecology which is of major importance in South Africa. http://www.wcape.school.za/subject/biology/fynbos/intro.htm • How would you identify a Fynbos plant if you were in the field? • Give 5 reasons why Fynbos conservation is so vital in South Africa?
Fynbos in the Cape http://www.wcape.school.za/subject/biology/fynbos/index.htm • Proteas have a symbiotic relationship with sugarbirds, explain the benefits of the relationship to each organism. • Fynbos is adapted to withstand fire… explain how?