Environmental and Conservation Biology

what is meant by topological complexity of different species?

what is meant by topological complexity of different species?

what is meant by topological complexity of species?

ehd123   818   1 Reply

bolbol

Each day, the Earth and its resources are shared with ________ more people than

Each day, the Earth and its resources are shared with ________ more people than

Each day, the Earth and its resources are shared with ________ more people than the day before.

Select one:
a. 250,000
b. 50,000
c. 350,000
d. 1,000

Destiny1394   706   1 Reply

bolbol

Bison grazing on grasses growing in a meadow represent

Bison grazing on grasses growing in a meadow represent

Bison grazing on grasses growing in a meadow represent
A) a consumer eating a producer.
B) a predator eating a consumer.
C) anaerobic metabolism.
D) two producers exchanging energy.

Alamojay   1113   2 Replies

Anonymous

Your thoughts on our brain reduction?

Your thoughts on our brain reduction?

The following is the comment I left on :

I suspect that we are similar in metal efficiency, that because our individual mental needs lowered,

DynV   93   3 Replies

bio_man

A scientist measures the temperature of a lake at various depths and finds very little variation ...

A scientist measures the temperature of a lake at various depths and finds very little variation ...

A scientist measures the temperature of a lake at various depths and finds very little variation between temperatures at the surface and at the bottom of the lake. The temperature measurements were most likely taken in a
A) temperate lake during

Iridium   157   3 Replies

By_NeFReT

Why is composting an example is sustainability?

Why is composting an example is sustainability?

Why is composting an example is sustainability?

BUGG123   2194   1 Reply

bolbol

Isle Royale worksheet help (ecology)

Isle Royale worksheet help (ecology)

1. What is the carrying capacity for moose in the simulation model of Isle Royale, prior to any changes in the weather?


2. When the wolves arrived on Isle Royale, what did they find?
a. A small healthy moose population.
b.

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bonny061212   18201   64 Replies

Seher Adnan

Cassandras are ________.

Cassandras are ________.

Cassandras are ________.
 a.followers of Plato, who believe that the true nature of the divine is revealed through nature
 b.an invasive species
c. a tribe of Australian Aborigines
 d.people who believe human ingenuity

echoecho   808   1 Reply

bolbol

A poacher kills polar bears in Alaska and ships their skins to buyers in Asia. The poacher is most l

A poacher kills polar bears in Alaska and ships their skins to buyers in Asia. The poacher is most l

A poacher kills polar bears in Alaska and ships their skins to buyers in Asia. The poacher is most likely in violation of laws that come from the
A) Endangered Species Coalition and the Animal Protection Institute.
B) Endangered Species Act

Alamojay   827   3 Replies

JesuisMel

Environmental science

Environmental science

 The introduction of invasive North American ctenophores into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov has
Select one:

a.
given unexpected help to the fisheries there by providing a new food source.

b.
crippled the touri

Anonymous   174   1 Reply

Anonymous

The modern view of the relationship between humans and the physical environment would best be ...

The modern view of the relationship between humans and the physical environment would best be ...

The modern view of the relationship between humans and the physical environment would best be described as:

a. Environment Determinism
b. Cultural Determinism
c. Possiblism

cloveb   451   1 Reply

bolbol

The Third Wave of innovation in environment governance is primarily concerned with

The Third Wave of innovation in environment governance is primarily concerned with

The Third Wave of innovation in environment governance is primarily concerned with

a. fundamental changes in governance systems
b. citizen  involvement in resource and environment management
c. multi-stakeholder concers

cloveb   577   1 Reply

bolbol

Interpret the defensive behaviour of the Cockroach from a evolutionary perspective

Interpret the defensive behaviour of the Cockroach from a evolutionary perspective

I wondered if I could make a case for coevolution between the periplaneta americana (american cockroach) and ampulex compressa (jewel wasp). If not I would welcome suggestions on how to solve this task.

Thank you for answering.

Anonymous   245   5 Replies

bio_man

What would be the ecological niche for the Hanta Virus?

What would be the ecological niche for the Hanta Virus?

And please put a source, Thank you!

OrangeApple   562   1 Reply

bolbol

whats the difference between habitat and ecological niche?

whats the difference between habitat and ecological niche?

whats the difference between habitat and ecological niche?

oracion87   1020   1 Reply

bolbol

Changes in one part of the Earth System can influence processes in other parts o

Changes in one part of the Earth System can influence processes in other parts o

Changes in one part of the Earth System can influence processes in other parts of the system. Sometimes these changes can be minor, but sometimes they can be severe. Which part of the Earth System do you think exerts the most power over the other thr

barry   1190   1 Reply

bolbol

Imagine a population of 100 annual wildflowers, some red and some yellow. The red allele, R, is domi

Imagine a population of 100 annual wildflowers, some red and some yellow. The red allele, R, is domi

Hello guys, I need help with this question!

Microevolution is the change of frequencies of alleles in the gene pool. Imagine a
population of 100 annual wildflowers, some red and some yellow. The red allele, R, is
dominant; the ye

Hunterness   2408   11 Replies

elma cheng

A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell uses

A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell uses

A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell uses
A) hydrogen and water and generates electricity and oxygen.
B) hydrogen and oxygen and generates electricity and water.
C) carbon dioxide and water and generates electricity and hydrogen.
D) hydrog

Alamojay   715   2 Replies

Odell Ford

Instead of only generating more electricity, rising energy demands may also be met by

Instead of only generating more electricity, rising energy demands may also be met by

Instead of only generating more electricity, rising energy demands may also be met by
A) switching from natural gas to coal.
B) switching from coal and natural gas to windmills and solar technologies.
C) increasing the efficiency of en

Alamojay   1241   2 Replies

Anonymous

The most recent Cairo population conference in 1994 found widespread agreement that the greatest way

The most recent Cairo population conference in 1994 found widespread agreement that the greatest way

The most recent Cairo population conference in 1994 found widespread agreement that the greatest way to help developing countries was to
A) limit their population growth.
B) increase their use of modern medicine.
C) improve their agric

Alamojay   565   2 Replies

Anonymous

Thailand's prospects for addressing current environmental problems are

Thailand's prospects for addressing current environmental problems are

Thailand's prospects for addressing current environmental problems are
A) more hopeful because of slower population growth.
B) worse because of the decline in population and decline in per capita income.
C) very good because much

Alamojay   958   2 Replies

Anonymous

Countries caught in the poverty-population trap have experienced

Countries caught in the poverty-population trap have experienced

Countries caught in the poverty-population trap have experienced
A) the benefits of modern medicine but not the benefits of economic development.
B) the benefits of the green revolution without experiencing a Neolithic revolution.
C) a

Alamojay   553   2 Replies

Anonymous

Which of the following regions still struggles with severe cultural eutrophication?

Which of the following regions still struggles with severe cultural eutrophication?

Which of the following regions still struggles with severe cultural eutrophication?
A) Lake Michigan
B) water around the Florida Keys
C) Lake Washington, near Seattle
D) Chesapeake Bay

Alamojay   928   2 Replies

Anonymous

One of the most common sources of phosphate pollution that has led to eutrophication has resulted fr

One of the most common sources of phosphate pollution that has led to eutrophication has resulted fr

One of the most common sources of phosphate pollution that has led to eutrophication has resulted from the use of
A) dishwashing detergents.
B) gasoline additives.
C) toothpastes.
D) artificial sweeteners.

Alamojay   1026   2 Replies

Anonymous

The kinetic energy of water is at its lowest when

The kinetic energy of water is at its lowest when

The kinetic energy of water is at its lowest when
A) rain forms.
B) water evaporates.
C) ice forms.
D) water percolates through soil.

Alamojay   1105   2 Replies

Anonymous

Hi i really need help clarifying this question T^T

Hi i really need help clarifying this question T^T

In winter, the snowshoe hare diet primarily consists of buds from bog birches. Which of the following options correctly identifies the availability of bog birches and the consequence of an increased snowshoe hare population?

Availability o

Nyko.21   216   2 Replies

Nyko.21

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the ...

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the ...

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the potential frequency of occurrence due to human factors.

hswgirl92   227   2 Replies

Anonymous

2. Describe how improper agricultural practices and solid waste disposal may impact fresh water and ...

2. Describe how improper agricultural practices and solid waste disposal may impact fresh water and ...

2. Describe how improper agricultural practices and solid waste disposal may impact fresh water and marine ecosystems.

NurseDeziel   139   1 Reply

morgie15

3. Compare and contrast the differences in characteristics between K – selected and r-selected species.

3. Compare and contrast the differences in characteristics between K – selected and r-selected species.

3. Compare and contrast the differences in characteristics between K – selected and r-selected species.

shawn_rampton   130   1 Reply

GP

4. Illustrate and discuss the ecological importance of the water cycle and the phosphorus cycle and ...

4. Illustrate and discuss the ecological importance of the water cycle and the phosphorus cycle and ...

4. Illustrate and discuss the ecological importance of the water cycle and the phosphorus cycle and their relevance and application to the restoration of distributed terrestrial habitats.

edmondhmc   124   1 Reply

Oliviabebe

5. Discuss conservation or management strategies to reduce the negative impact of human intervention ...

5. Discuss conservation or management strategies to reduce the negative impact of human intervention ...

5. Discuss conservation or management strategies to reduce the negative impact of human intervention in the biogeochemical cycles.

Ltothe2nd   121   1 Reply

odiebob

6. Using conservation ecological principles, with examples, discuss why it would be less challenging ...

6. Using conservation ecological principles, with examples, discuss why it would be less challenging ...

6. Using conservation ecological principles, with examples, discuss why it would be less challenging to feed and care for herbivores than carnivores.

mod3st   99   1 Reply

eyeDROPS

7. Discuss with examples, the strategies used by organisms to:

7. Discuss with examples, the strategies used by organisms to:

7. Discuss with examples, the strategies used by organisms to:i. Survive in severe weather
ii. Avoid predation
iii. Avoid competition
iv. Improve succession of predation
v. Reduce water loss

alanz33   110   1 Reply

Bsum

8. Do you think abiotic factors, such as soil nitrogen or available water, influence plant growth ...

8. Do you think abiotic factors, such as soil nitrogen or available water, influence plant growth ...

[html]8. Do you think abiotic factors, such as soil nitrogen or available water, influence plant growth more than biotic variables, such as the presence of herbivores, or competition from other plants that compete for the same resources? Expound on y

jackie1984   107   1 Reply

rcdx93

In which biome does fire seem to be a controlling factor in plant species diversity?

In which biome does fire seem to be a controlling factor in plant species diversity?

In which biome does fire seem to be a controlling factor in plant species diversity?

Blue blue   88   1 Reply

aster

10. How does the loss of biodiversity affect ecosystem function?

10. How does the loss of biodiversity affect ecosystem function?

10. How does the loss of biodiversity affect ecosystem function?

snowdon293   171   1 Reply

shortestcake

11. If agriculture on a once virgin tropical forest area were to stop, how could we speed up the ...

11. If agriculture on a once virgin tropical forest area were to stop, how could we speed up the ...

11. If agriculture on a once virgin tropical forest area were to stop, how could we speed up the process of secondary succession so that the tropical forest returns?

dmc1259   98   1 Reply

xAdoree

12. In conservation efforts which types of organisms deserve priority and why?

12. In conservation efforts which types of organisms deserve priority and why?

12. In conservation efforts which types of organisms deserve priority and why?

dmc1259   118   1 Reply

sakurayt

13. From an ecological perspective, discuss the role of humans in the spread and control of invasive species.

13. From an ecological perspective, discuss the role of humans in the spread and control of invasive species.

13. From an ecological perspective, discuss the role of humans in the spread and control of invasive species.

Ericxxd   102   1 Reply

j_lharvick

14. Should we be concerned about maintaining small amounts of “green space” in cities and other ...

14. Should we be concerned about maintaining small amounts of “green space” in cities and other ...

[html]14. Should we be concerned about maintaining small amounts of “green space” in cities and other urban habitats, or would money be better spent in preserving large tracts of relatively undisturbed land in pristine areas? Expound on your answer.[

pr_dragon1   102   1 Reply

knott513