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Give two examples of artificial or man-made ecosystems. List the salient features by which they differ from natural ecosystems.

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Natural Ecosystem

  1. Develops without human intervention.
  2. Many natural ecosystems are spanned over huge areas.
  3. Nutrients are replenished through biogeochemical cycles.
  4. Populations of producers and consumers are in proper balance.
  5. They are self-sustaining

Man-made Ecosystem

  1. Needs human intervention to develop.
  2. Man-made ecosystems span limited area.
  3. Nutrients are replenished by humans, e.g. synthetic fertilizers, feed in aquarium, etc.
  4. Populations of producers and consumers are not in proper balance.
  5. They are not self-sustaining.
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