Y9 Geography - Interdependence

How does human activity threaten interdependence

Deforestation disrupts soils, vegetation, and biodiversity

How do food chains show interdependence

Plants, herbivores, and predators rely on each other for survival

How does climate depend on vegetation

Rainforest vegetation releases moisture → helps regulate temperature

How do decomposers help interdependence

Break down organic matter returning nutrients back to the soil

How does water availability depend on vegetation

Transpiration → releases moisture

How do roots help maintain soil

Bind soil and partially prevent erosion in heavy rainfall

How does deforestation disrupt interdependence

Breaks nutrient cycle and reduces biodiversity

How do people rely on rainforests

Food, medicine, timber

How do plants depend on animals

Animals aid pollination and seed dispersal

How does soil depend on rainforest

Soil relies on leaf litter to maintain the (very low) fertility