Climate Change and Its Ecological Impacts
Examines the causes and consequences of climate change, including its effects on ecosystems, species distribution, and phenology.
Key Questions
- Explain the greenhouse effect and how human activities are enhancing it.
- Analyze the observed and predicted impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Predict how climate change might alter species interactions and ecosystem services.
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