Environmental and Conservation Biology

A collection of local populations interacting within a larger region is known a

A collection of local populations interacting within a larger region is known a

 A collection of local populations interacting within a larger region is known as a:
   Deme
   Gebet
   Metapopulation
   Micropopulation
   Clade

davidschuerman   786   1 Reply

bio_man

Biomes are defined by _____.

Biomes are defined by _____.

    Biomes are defined by _____.
          
    the key features of the plants that grow there
          
    the annual levels of precipitation
          
&nbs

sassafrass94   698   1 Reply

skip5284

Can someone describe to me on how an ecosystem can self-destruct?

Can someone describe to me on how an ecosystem can self-destruct?

It can be any sort of ecosystem.

lepnit304   445   3 Replies

sneeqz

Can you please Help? Ecotoxicology questions

Can you please Help? Ecotoxicology questions

Question 1

Fish kills suddenly occur in a popular estuarine lake fed by a river during summer in East Gippsland. Explain what factors might lead you to suspect poisoning by algae or photosynthetic bacteria, which ones might be respo

suzikimata   1904   3 Replies

padre

Diversity often decreases during the later stages of succession. (True or false?)

Diversity often decreases during the later stages of succession. (True or false?)

1.)  Diversity often decreases during the later stages of succession. True or False?

2.)The organismal concept of communities argues that species distributions along environmental gradients form clusters because they are interdependen

tha_ch3f   1422   1 Reply

padre

Ecosystem services are often classified into 4 different categories that

Ecosystem services are often classified into 4 different categories that

Sustainable management requires us to examine the "big picture" of an ecosystem's context, even though we may not understand every piece and process in that ecosystem. Systems thinking recognizes and addresses the essential connections

parkersmom   1326   1 Reply

bio_man

Explain the processes necessary to form a bird's-foot delta such as that on the

Explain the processes necessary to form a bird's-foot delta such as that on the

 Explain the processes necessary to form a bird's-foot delta such as that on the Mississippi River.

barry   591   1 Reply

bolbol

Express these concentrations in parts per million (10,000 ppm =1%).

Express these concentrations in parts per million (10,000 ppm =1%).

 Express these concentrations in parts per million (10,000 ppm =1%).

colleen   766   1 Reply

how_mendel

Increased dependence on the automobile results in ________.

Increased dependence on the automobile results in ________.

 Increased dependence on the automobile results in ________.
A) fewer pollution concerns
B) greater pedestrian-oriented cities
C) fewer concerns with gasoline costs
D) shorter wait times on roads and highways
E) increased par

barry   3247   2 Replies

barry

Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere (2)

Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere (2)

1. Briefly explain the six different levels of ecology.

2. One of the most influential individuals of the environmental movement was Rachel Carson. What was her contribution to ecology and environmental issues?

3. Abiotic factor

Ashmo   28025   1 Reply

bio_man

Several of the studies we have discussed in this chapter find few effects of la

Several of the studies we have discussed in this chapter find few effects of la

 Several of the studies we have discussed in this chapter find few effects of landscape structure on some natural populations. Other species, however, respond very strongly to changes in landscape structure. What aspects of an organism’s life-history

colleen   1153   1 Reply

bio_man

Southern California is famous for its wildfires that are often exacerbated by t

Southern California is famous for its wildfires that are often exacerbated by t

 Southern California is famous for its wildfires that are often exacerbated by the Santa Ana winds blowing through the canyons. What mass-wasting event will devastate the same area in those fire-affected areas?

barry   664   3 Replies

robertling

The following diagrams all show the same comet orbit, but each one shows the comet passing through ...

The following diagrams all show the same comet orbit, but each one shows the comet passing through ...

The following diagrams all show the same comet orbit, but each one shows the comet passing through a different segment of its orbit around the Sun. During each segment, a line drawn from the Sun to the comet sweeps out a triangular-shaped, shad

stephanie.jaso   618   N/A

stephanie.jaso

The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is a direct result of

The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is a direct result of

2) The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is a direct result of all of the following activities except ________.
A) burning coal
B) cutting forests
C) burning oil
D) smoking
E) increasing natural gas emissions

Javiie   2237   1 Reply

Alexx

The successional studies in Sycamore Creek produced patterns of variation in di

The successional studies in Sycamore Creek produced patterns of variation in di

 The successional studies in Sycamore Creek produced patterns of variation in diversity that differed significantly from those observed during primary succession at Glacier Bay or algal and barnacle succession in the intertidal zone. What may have be

colleen   814   1 Reply

bio_man

Two closely related species of wolf spiders live together in northern Californi

Two closely related species of wolf spiders live together in northern Californi

 Two closely related species of wolf spiders live together in northern California. However, meadow wolf spiders are only observed in meadows and forest wolf spiders are only observed in the forest. Both species are found near forest-meadow edges.

Brownieboy79   1526   1 Reply

padre

We should care about loss in biodiversity in the populations of other species b

We should care about loss in biodiversity in the populations of other species b

 We should care about loss in biodiversity in the populations of other species because of

A) potential loss of genes, some of which may code for proteins useful to humans.
B) the risk to global ecological stability.
C) potential

ppk   1686   1 Reply

bio_man

What is the carrying capacity for moose in the simulation model of Isle Royale, prior to any change

What is the carrying capacity for moose in the simulation model of Isle Royale, prior to any change

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

Suppose the rate of plant growth on Isle Royale supported an equilibrium moose population of 300 moose. In this scenario,

jdelato5   18569   2 Replies

boobookeys

What term did E. O. Wilson coin for our innate appreciation of wild environment

What term did E. O. Wilson coin for our innate appreciation of wild environment

 What term did E. O. Wilson coin for our innate appreciation of wild environments and living organisms?

A) bioethics
B) biophobia
C) biophilia
D) bioremediation
E) landscape ecology

ppk   2416   1 Reply

bio_man

Where in this household septic system do microbes break down the dissolved organic matter?

Where in this household septic system do microbes break down the dissolved organic matter?

Where in this household septic system do microbes break down the dissolved organic matter?

   A.   
Drain or leach field

   B.   
Distribution box

   C.   
Septic tank

   D.   
Nonperforated pipe

cyrustan   500   2 Replies

bio_man

Why are Invasive species are dangerous?

Why are Invasive species are dangerous?

why are invasive species dangerous?

rdj40bcc   297   1 Reply

bio_man

________ will form as sediment collects between the accretionary wedge and the

________ will form as sediment collects between the accretionary wedge and the

 ________ will form as sediment collects between the accretionary wedge and the volcanic arc.

barry   829   3 Replies

robertling

“ghosts of competition past” coined by ecologist J. Connell

“ghosts of competition past” coined by ecologist J. Connell

1. Explain the idea of “ghosts of competition past” coined by ecologist J. Connell. What does this concept refer to, and why is it important to our understanding of evolution and diversity?
2. Describe the competitive exclusion principle and out

paasolo   1003   3 Replies

paasolo

"Humans have two options for limiting population growth: we can make a global effort to limit our ...

"Humans have two options for limiting population growth: we can make a global effort to limit our ...

[html]"Humans have two options for limiting population growth: we can make a global effort to limit our own population, or we can wait until th

Diba123   55   1 Reply

gurdeep

"A" in the IPAT formula stands for ________.

"A" in the IPAT formula stands for ________.

"A" in the IPAT formula stands for ________.
A) affluence
B) anthropogenic
C) abiotic
D) agriculture
E) anticipatory

Pramila   82   1 Reply

euroemy

"An introduction to behavioural ecology" need this book

"An introduction to behavioural ecology" need this book

i am biplab banerjee, i am urgently need this 2 books, pls any one help me, i am really thanks for this person, book name is "Behavioral ecology" 4th edition By John R. Krebs, Nicholas B. Davies, i see it in google books but not full view a

biplabbanerjee80   4488   5 Replies

bio_man

"Blood diamonds" are to non-metallic minerals as ________ is to metallic minerals.

"Blood diamonds" are to non-metallic minerals as ________ is to metallic minerals.

"Blood diamonds" are to non-metallic minerals as ________ is to metallic minerals.
A) coltan
B) carborum
C) calcite
D) manganese
E) gangue

Jose7up   90   1 Reply

euroemy

"Ecosystem services" include ________.

"Ecosystem services" include ________.

"Ecosystem services" include ________.
A) erosion
B) global warming
C) genetically modifying food
D) pollination of crop plants
E) creating pollution

Jose7up   90   1 Reply

euroemy

"Edge effects" are a particular problem when ________.

"Edge effects" are a particular problem when ________.

"Edge effects" are a particular problem when ________.
A) forests undergo biodiversity changes as a result of climate change
B) trying to manage and protect island biodiversity
C) preserves have a very large area and a roughl

Nimaa   1229   2 Replies

Nimaa

"Free riders" ________. (Multiple Choice)

"Free riders" ________. (Multiple Choice)

"Free riders" ________.
A) use economic externalities to their advantage
B) are a necessary element in neoclassical economics
C) is a name that cyclists use to self-identify
D) are a problem that occur when solutions to

Pramila   58   1 Reply

euroemy

"Green taxes" are NOT ________.

"Green taxes" are NOT ________.

"Green taxes" are NOT ________.
A) similar to "sin taxes"
B) the cornerstone of current Canadian federal policies to meet the targets of the Kyoto Protocol
C) an economic tool that can be used to achieve environmen

Jose7up   65   1 Reply

illustrasyon

"Green taxes" are used to ________.

"Green taxes" are used to ________.

"Green taxes" are used to ________.
A) defer environmental costs
B) internalize environmental costs
C) externalize environmental costs
D) generate money to fund "green" administrations such as Environment Canad

Pramila   86   1 Reply

euroemy

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, conservation will increase, alternative fuels ...

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, conservation will increase, alternative fuels ...

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be developed, and energy efficiency and our quality of life will improve." This philosophy is consistent with ________ economics.
A) envi

Pramila   102   1 Reply

illustrasyon

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, growth will slow significantly and our quality ...

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, growth will slow significantly and our quality ...

"If domestic fuel prices rise to $3 per litre, growth will slow significantly and our quality of life will decline." This philosophy is consistent with ________ economics.
A) environmental
B) neoclassical
C) subsistence

Jose7up   106   1 Reply

ShineWonder

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be developed, and energy efficiency and our quality of life will improve." This view is consistent with ________ economics.
A) environmen

Nimaa   1530   2 Replies

Nimaa

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, growth will slow significantly and our quality of lif

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, growth will slow significantly and our quality of lif

"If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, growth will slow significantly and our quality of life will decline." This view is consistent with ________ economics.
A) environmental
B) neoclassical
C) subsistence
D) soc

Nimaa   1199   2 Replies

Nimaa

"New furniture" and "new carpet" smells are often associated with emissions ...

"New furniture" and "new carpet" smells are often associated with emissions ...

"New furniture" and "new carpet" smells are often associated with emissions of ________.

Pramila   76   1 Reply

illustrasyon

"New renewables" are ________.

"New renewables" are ________.

"New renewables" are ________.
A) solar, wind, and geothermal
B) wind, wood, and alcohol
C) hydro and biomass
D) coal and natural gas
E) fusion and fission

Pramila   103   1 Reply

euroemy

"Sloppy clear-cuts" ________. (Multiple Choice)

"Sloppy clear-cuts" ________. (Multiple Choice)

"Sloppy clear-cuts" ________.
A) are done on mountain slopes
B) mimic changes in a forest after severe windstorms
C) result in uneven aged stands
D) stop soil erosion
E) are a form of selection system

Jose7up   80   1 Reply

ShineWonder

"Superfund" sites are those that

"Superfund" sites are those that

"Superfund" sites are those that
A) have clear ownership and responsibility for contamination
B) have been abandoned by previous owners
C) have been cleaned up efficiently
D) contain contamination with organic wastes

Hog95   361   3 Replies

swift383