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Science Ecology and the environment

Habitat zones

Pinta island, Galapagos
© Cyril Deretz

Introduction

Learning objectives

  • To understand that Galapagos has a diverse range of habitat zones.
  • To understand why different ecosystems form in different habitat zones.

Students’ outcomes

  • To give an example of the different habitat zones found in Galapagos.
  • To explain how and why habitat zones are different from one another.

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