Effects on Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Biology · JC 2 · Impact of Climate Change on Animals and Plants · 4.º Período

Effects on Ecosystems and Biodiversity

This topic examines how climate change impacts habitats, leading to shifts in species distribution and altered phenology. The threat of extinction for vulnerable species, such as polar bears and corals, is discussed.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH1 Biology 8876 Syllabus Extension Topic (c)H1 Biology 8876 Syllabus Extension Topic (d)

About This Topic

This topic examines how climate change impacts habitats, leading to shifts in species distribution and altered phenology. The threat of extinction for vulnerable species, such as polar bears and corals, is discussed.

Key Questions

  1. How does climate change cause habitat loss and fragmentation?
  2. What is coral bleaching and why does it occur?
  3. How are species' migration patterns and life cycles affected?

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