ecosystem ecologyTheme Physical Template of Terrestrial Environme.pdf
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The document discusses the physical diversity of terrestrial environments and the abiotic factors contributing to their heterogeneity. It highlights that terrestrial habitats are characterized by significant heterogeneity due to the presence of plants and varying physical gradients, particularly in temperature. Key abiotic factors influencing this diversity include temperature ranges, moisture availability, light, and nutrient availability.
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- 1. ecosystem ecology Theme: Physical Template of Terrestrial Environments – Heterogeneity Discuss the physical diversity of terrestrial environments at a global scale and the abiotic factors responsible for heterogeneity at that scale Solution Terrestrial environments are generally has large heterogeneity because of habitat provided by plants which is favourable for most habitats ,plants are present in both above and below ground. Moreover, physical gradients tend to be steeper, and extremes, for instance of temperature, tend to be greater in terrestrial environments. Thus it has more habitat diversity. . The most important abiotic factors responsible for heterogeneity are temperature ranges, moisture availability, light, and nutrient availability, which together determine what types of life are most likely to flourish in specific regions and what environmental challenges they will face.