Geography GCSE
Ecosystem scales
What Ecosystem scales means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ecosystem scales
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Ecosystems exist at a range of scales, from a local scale such as a small pond or a single oak tree to a global scale biome covering vast areas.
Topics that use Ecosystem scales
- Ecosystems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abiotic components
- Ecosystem resilience
- Global Atmospheric Circulation
- Human impact
- Interdependence
- Nutrient cycling
- Biotic components
- Consumers
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