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"Why should we be eco-conscious?".
There is a very simple reason: We live on one earth,and this is the only place we can live on right now. (We can't live in
yet, we don't have the food growing capacity out there yet for lots of people to survive). If we treat it like the city dump
it becomes dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, the earth stays a clean place, perfect for living,
for ourselves and our children.
What is an Ecosystem?
Most of us are confused when it comes to the words ecosystem and biome. What's the difference? There is a slight
difference between the two words. An ecosystem is much smaller than a biome. Conversely, a biome can be thought
of many similar ecosystems throughout the world grouped together. An ecosystem can be as large as the Sahara Desert,
or as small as a puddle or vernal pool.
Ecosystems are dynamic interactions between plants, animals,
and microorganisms and their environment working together as a functional unit. Ecosystems will fail if they do not
remain in balance. No community can carry more organisms than its food, water, and shelter can accomodate. Food and territory are often balanced
by natural phenomena such as fire, disease, and the number of predators. Each organism has its own niche, or role, to
play.
POLLUTION DESTROYS! WAKE UP!
HOW POLLUTION WORKS
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