1. List and Define the Three Properties of a Community
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ECOLOGY REVIEW PART IV
1. List and define the three properties of a community. a)
b)
c)
2. Why is there higher species richness near the equator?
3. a) Define stability.
b) What factors would create a stabile ecosystem or community?
4. What is succession?
5. Compare and contrast a pioneer species and a climax community.
6. What type of succession occurs when a site that had already supported life is destroyed and then redevelops?
7. Biodiversity is a measurement of ______and ______.
8. What is the predominant cause of the reduction in the world’s biodiversity?
9. How does a utilitarian value and non-utilitarian value of biodiversity differ?
10. What is bioaccumulation? What is biomagnification?
ECOLOGY REVIEW PART IV
1. List and define the three properties of a community. a) b) c)
2. Why is there higher species richness near the equator?
3. a) Define stability.
b) What factors would create a stabile ecosystem or community?
4. What is succession?
5. Compare and contrast a pioneer species and a climax community. 6. What type of succession occurs when a site that had already supported life is destroyed and then redevelops?
7. Biodiversity is a measurement of ______and ______.
8. What is the predominant cause of the reduction in the world’s biodiversity?
9. How does a utilitarian value and non-utilitarian value of biodiversity differ?
10. What is bioaccumulation? What is biomagnification?
11. List the four layers of the Earth and identify what each consists of (i.e. air, water, land, life).
a)
b)
c)
d)
12. What is the greenhouse effect?
13. Describe the relationship between the greenhouse effect and global warming.
14. What causes the hole in the ozone layer and why is a hole in the ozone such a concern?
15. How does acid rain form and why is acid rain a concern?
16. What is an ecological footprint?
17. Define sustainability.
18. What is a biodiversity hotspot? Provide an example of one location that could be considered a biodiversity hotspot. 19. Name two actions used to help the environment and at risk areas.
20. Be sure to study the info regarding biomes.
11. List the four layers of the Earth and identify what each consists of (i.e. air, water, land, life).
a)
b)
c)
d)
12. What is the greenhouse effect?
13. Describe the relationship between the greenhouse effect and global warming.
14. What causes the hole in the ozone layer and why is a hole in the ozone such a concern?
15. How does acid rain form and why is acid rain a concern?
16. What is an ecological footprint?
17. Define sustainability.
18. What is a biodiversity hotspot? Provide an example of one location that could be considered a biodiversity hotspot. 19. Name two actions used to help the environment and at risk areas.
20. Be sure to study the info regarding biomes.