Introduction to Ecology quiz #13 Flashcards
Introduction to Ecology quiz #13
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What is the relationship between community structure and ecosystem function?
Community structure influences processes like energy flow, nutrient cycling, and resilience. How do ecologists use the concept of the environment to study ecosystem health?
They assess how environmental factors affect species diversity, productivity, and stability. What is the significance of the term 'habitat' for species survival?
A suitable habitat provides the resources and conditions necessary for a species to survive and reproduce. How do ecologists study the effects of environmental variability on populations?
They monitor population responses to changes in environmental conditions over time. What is the importance of studying ecological interactions for predicting species responses to change?
It helps forecast how species will adapt or decline in response to environmental shifts. How do ecologists define the term 'abiotic factor'?
An abiotic factor is a nonliving component of the environment that affects living organisms. What is the relationship between energy flow and nutrient cycling in maintaining ecosystem health?
Both processes are essential for supporting life and sustaining ecosystem productivity. How do ecologists use the concept of the niche to study species interactions?
They analyze how different species' niches overlap or differ, affecting competition and coexistence. What is the significance of studying ecological processes for sustainable resource management?
It ensures that resource use does not compromise ecosystem health and future availability. How do ecologists study the effects of biotic factors on reproductive success?
They observe how interactions like competition and predation influence reproduction rates. What is the importance of studying ecosystem connectivity for biodiversity conservation?
Connectivity allows species movement and gene flow, supporting healthy populations and ecosystems. How do ecologists define the term 'community structure'?
Community structure refers to the composition and relative abundance of different species in a community. What is the relationship between abiotic stress and species distribution?
Abiotic stress limits where species can survive, influencing their geographic distribution. How do ecologists use the concept of the environment to study ecosystem resilience?
They assess how environmental factors affect an ecosystem's ability to recover from disturbances. What is the significance of the term 'niche' for understanding adaptation?
A niche reflects the adaptations that allow a species to survive and function in its environment. How do ecologists study the impact of environmental gradients on community composition?
They examine how species presence and abundance change along gradients of abiotic factors. What is the importance of studying ecological processes for climate change mitigation?
It helps identify strategies to maintain ecosystem functions that regulate climate. How do ecologists define the term 'ecosystem function'?
Ecosystem function refers to the biological, geochemical, and physical processes that sustain ecosystems. What is the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem resilience?
Higher biodiversity increases ecosystem resilience to environmental changes and disturbances. How do ecologists use the concept of the environment to study species invasions?
They analyze how environmental conditions enable or limit the success of invasive species. What is the significance of studying ecological interactions for ecosystem management?
It informs management practices that maintain ecosystem health and services. How do ecologists study the effects of abiotic factors on community diversity?
They compare species diversity across areas with different abiotic conditions. What is the importance of studying ecological roles for maintaining ecosystem services?
Ecological roles ensure the delivery of services like pollination, nutrient cycling, and water purification. How do ecologists define the term 'biotic interaction'?
A biotic interaction is any relationship between living organisms, such as predation, competition, or mutualism. What is the relationship between ecosystem structure and function?
Ecosystem structure (species composition) influences function (processes like energy flow and nutrient cycling). How do ecologists use the concept of the niche to study community assembly?
They examine how species with different niches assemble into stable communities. What is the significance of studying ecological processes for ecosystem restoration?
It guides the reestablishment of natural processes and functions in degraded ecosystems. How do ecologists study the impact of environmental change on ecosystem services?
They assess how changes affect the ability of ecosystems to provide services like food, water, and climate regulation. What is the importance of studying ecological interactions for predicting ecosystem responses to disturbance?
It helps anticipate how ecosystems will change and recover after disturbances. How do ecologists define the term 'ecosystem service'?
Ecosystem services are benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, such as clean water, food, and climate regulation. What is the relationship between habitat fragmentation and gene flow?
Habitat fragmentation can reduce gene flow by isolating populations, leading to decreased genetic diversity. How do ecologists use the concept of the environment to study population viability?
They analyze how environmental factors affect population growth, survival, and long-term persistence. What is the significance of the term 'biotic community' in ecology?
A biotic community is all the interacting living organisms in a specific area. How do ecologists study the effects of abiotic factors on reproductive timing?
They observe how changes in temperature, light, or moisture affect breeding seasons. What is the importance of studying ecological processes for sustainable development?
It ensures that development activities do not compromise ecosystem health and services. How do ecologists define the term 'trophic level'?
A trophic level is a position in a food web, representing a step in the flow of energy from producers to consumers. What is the relationship between ecosystem productivity and biodiversity?
Ecosystems with higher productivity often support greater biodiversity. How do ecologists use the concept of the niche to study species coexistence?
They analyze how differences in resource use allow multiple species to live together. What is the significance of studying ecological interactions for understanding food webs?
It reveals how species are connected and how energy and nutrients move through ecosystems. How do ecologists study the impact of abiotic factors on species physiology?
They measure physiological responses to changes in temperature, moisture, or other abiotic variables.
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