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Explain the geographical characteristics that make island ecosystems highly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Analyse the impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on island ecosystems. Discuss suitable measures for ensuring ecological resilience in island regions.

Topic: Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Explain the geographical characteristics that make island ecosystems highly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Analyse the impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on island ecosystems. Discuss suitable measures …

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Western Ghats

   Source: TH  Context: Western Ghats has experienced a 5% loss in evergreen forest cover, with an increase in built-up and agriculture areas, according to a spatiotemporal (belonging to both space and time or to space–time) analysis of land use. Key findings: Only 25% of the forest landmass consists of interior forests, indicating fragmentation pressure …

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