Classify the following as positive or negative effects of ecosystem flooding.

Question

Positive Negative
Pesticides and fertilizes enter the flood water from the surrounding area.
Positive – Pesticides and fertilizes enter the flood water from the surrounding area.

Negative – Pesticides and fertilizes enter the flood water from the surrounding area.

Flood waters contain silt and the soil becomes more fertile.

Positive – Flood waters contain silt and the soil becomes more fertile.

Negative – Flood waters contain silt and the soil becomes more fertile.

Small burrowing organisms lose their homes due to flood waters.

Positive – Small burrowing organisms lose their homes due to flood waters.

Negative – Small burrowing organisms lose their homes due to flood waters.

Invasive plants and species may enter the area from the flood waters.

Answer 1

Positive – None

Negative – Invasive plants and species may enter the area from the flood waters.