The coral reef system simulated in the interactivity assigns six different groups of organisms to four levels of a food chain. Use the space below, a separate piece of paper, or a computer application to sketch the food chain. Use labels to show how the biotic and abiotic factors affect each other. Include notes on predation and competition.

In which direction is the pacific plate moving in relation to the north american plate?

What would happen to the nutrients in an ecosystem if decomposers, such as bacteria, didn’t exist there?

Some technological solutions to problems like global warming meet the specific needs and situations of local communities. an example from india involves converting the solid waste from cattle into clean-burning fuel for cooking. this reduces the amount of greenhouse gases, specifically methane and carbon dioxide, released into the environment from wood fires. when evaluating the feasibility of implementing this solution, computer models are used to weigh costs against benefits. what factor is least likely to impact the decision on adopting this technology?