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... > social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > geography/geology > biogeography > ecoregions
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > ecoregions
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ecoregions  

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  • There is an increasing realization that natural resources do not exist in isolation but interact with each other. Understanding this has led to a focus on a more holistic approach of managing whole ecosystems that considers both biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Ecoregions]

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