Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 57 - Ecosystems - 57.4 - Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems Involves Chemical and Biological Transformations - 57.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1244: 2

Answer

In New Orleans, the installation of oil pipelines and dams has lead to the severe degradation of the river delta, which provided a source of food as well as a home for native cypress trees. Because of the anthropogenic alterations, the river delta is almost completely destroyed and unable to offer humans the ecosystem services that it once had.

Work Step by Step

--
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions