Many intersecting ripples; can you count how many intersect?

Life is complicated. We know that from just juggling our own lives. Have you ever considered how your life and action affects others? One decision and the actions that follow has a ripple effect outwards. Consider the following scenario that has happened before in our world and is happening right now:

California opted to divert a river back to it’s original course. However, this river is a huge source of water for all of northern California. This was a problem on it’s own, but then there was less snow melt in the mountains coming down than previous years.

Today, we have the drought that is causing massive harm in California. It’s driving out crops, farmers, and even vineyards. Without this, the economy is practically imploding on itself, and creating problems that range from property damage to starvation.

It’s not a pleasant scenario, but it proves a point. All life is interwoven. It’s easy to see how humans intersect each other, but animals and plants also intersect our lives and each others. We all rely on each other for life. In this lesson you will see how this web of life is complex, yet traceable. You’ll see how we all compete for resources, and how this competition can be helpful or hinder-some.