Hello,

You will find the instructions for this paper in the attachment.  I have chosen tropical rainforest and coral reef, you can decide which one of these two you will do the paper on. The paper will be run through a plagiarism checker so it has to be authentic. An abstract is not necessary for this paper.

Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:

-Tropical rainforest
-Grassland
-Coral reef
-Estuary
-Desert

You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:

Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.

Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
-List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.

Describe the function of the ecosystem
-In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle.
-Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.

Describe disturbance and recovery
-Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
-Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.

Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
-How can these be sustained into the future?
-How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery?

Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.