Wetlands and Estuaries Are Highly Productive and Provide Enough Food

question 53

Essay

Wetlands and estuaries are highly productive and provide enough food to support a variety of organisms.
a) Define an estuary and provide three reasons why estuaries are among the most fertile ecosystems in the world.
b) Discuss TWO roles that coastal wetlands play that are ecologically important.
c) Identify and explain TWO ways in which humans have had a negative impact on estuaries and wetlands.

Recognize the importance of the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in the development of psychological disorders.

Comprehend the difference between elastic and inelastic demand.

Identify factors influencing elasticity of demand, including the availability of substitutes.

Understand the concept and significance of income elasticity of demand.

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