Krill Are Disappearing from Antarctic Waters
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From: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/krill-are-disappearing-from-antarctic-waters/
➤ Task 1
Click on the picture and read the article.
➤ Task 2
Think about the following in regard to this food web:
- What is the producer and why is it affected?
- What are the primary, secondary and tertiary consumers?
- What would happen if the carnivore numbers go down?
➤ Task 3
Draw a food chain from this ecosystem.
- Label the producer, primary, secondary, tertiary consumer and so on.
- Mark the arrows correctly
➤ Task 4
Research on other instances where food webs are affected and ecosystems are in danger.
Select one scenario and do one of the following:
- Create a short video about it using technology of your preference.
- Write a short report about it on paper.
- Explain it to a family member
➤ Extension work
Carry out an in-depth research to link the ecosystem change, global warming and human activity. Write a comprehensive report including graphs, tables and pictures, where necessary.
Tips for Responsible and ethical use of the internet when doing research:
-Don't copy others work. Always paraphrase or quote and reference.
-Don't write any inappropriate comments on other's work (videos, articles, etc.)