Assignment task:
Please read: Trees, grass, carbon dioxide and the battle for dominance; and answer the questions above.
Q1. Differentiate between grassland, savanna, woodland, and forest ecosystems.
Q2. What factors determine which ecosystem will dominate?
Q3. Differentiate between C3 and C4 photosynthesis (use your book!)
Q4. Draw a graph showing the relationship between CO2 concentration and photosynthetic efficiency for both C3 and C4 plants
Q5. What is meant by "life history trait?"
Q6. Is this predicted shift in ecosystem locations problematic or beneficial?
Q7. Does this study apply to Africa only? Or would we expect similar findings in North America and other continents?