Question 1

MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography considers both species-area relationships and

Accepted Answer

A)  biomes. 
B)  productivity. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  environment. 
A)  biomes. 
B)  productivity. 
C)  isolation. 
D)  environment.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the species-area relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relationship only holds for terrestrial environments and not aquatic (i.e., wetlands). 
B)  The species-area curve is represented by the equation S = cAz. 
C)  The relationship is not always represented as a linear relationship. 
D)  The relationship is found among various taxa. 
A)  The relationship only holds for terrestrial environments and not aquatic (i.e., wetlands). 
B)  The species-area curve is represented by the equation S = cAz. 
C)  The relationship is not always represented as a linear relationship. 
D)  The relationship is found among various taxa.

Question 3

In North America, reptile diversity is greatest in the

Accepted Answer

A)  south. 
B)  east. 
C)  west. 
D)  north. 
A)  south. 
B)  east. 
C)  west. 
D)  north.

Question 4

Why does Australia have a wide variety of unique animals and plants? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Australia has a wide variety of unique a

Question 5

When habitat is fragmented, a(n) _____ forms along the edges.

Accepted Answer

A)  ecotone 
B)  biome 
C)  mesocosm 
D)  microhabitat 
A)  ecotone 
B)  biome 
C)  mesocosm 
D)  microhabitat

Question 6

Based on the theory of island biogeography, which statement about reserve designs is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small reserves are better than large reserves. 
B)  Oval reserves are better than circular reserves. 
C)  One large reserve is better than many small reserves. 
D)  Remote reserves are better than nearby reserves. 
A)  Small reserves are better than large reserves. 
B)  Oval reserves are better than circular reserves. 
C)  One large reserve is better than many small reserves. 
D)  Remote reserves are better than nearby reserves.

Question 7

Given average temperature and humidity, potential evapotranspiration is the amount of water that could be

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporated from the soil. 
B)  transpired by plants. 
C)  evaporated from the habitat. 
D)  evaporated from the soil and transpired by plants. 
A)  evaporated from the soil. 
B)  transpired by plants. 
C)  evaporated from the habitat. 
D)  evaporated from the soil and transpired by plants.

Question 8

PET is a measurement that combines the amount of solar radiation and

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature. 
B)  precipitation. 
C)  transpiration. 
D)  evaporation. 
A)  temperature. 
B)  precipitation. 
C)  transpiration. 
D)  evaporation.

Question 9

How can we apply the theory of island biogeography to determine which characteristics might give a nature reserve the highest probable success rate in preserving a region's biodiversity? Discuss size, number, proximity, spatial arrangement, connectivity, and shape of the reserve.

Accepted Answer

The theory of island biogeography can be

Question 10

Based on MacArthur and Wilson's equilibrium theory of island biogeography at Ŝ,

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of colonization exceeds the rate of extinction. 
B)  the number of species on the island stays the same though the actual species present on the island may be changing. 
C)  the rate of extinction exceeds the rate of colonization. 
D)  the number of species on the island stays the same and the actual species present on the island is unchanging. 
A)  the rate of colonization exceeds the rate of extinction. 
B)  the number of species on the island stays the same though the actual species present on the island may be changing. 
C)  the rate of extinction exceeds the rate of colonization. 
D)  the number of species on the island stays the same and the actual species present on the island is unchanging.

Question 11

The equilibrium theory of island biogeography states that the number of species on an island reflects a balance between

Accepted Answer

A)  emigration of existing species and extinction of existing species. 
B)  colonization of new species and extinction of existing species. 
C)  evolution of new species and emigration of existing species. 
D)  colonization of new species and emigration of existing species. 
A)  emigration of existing species and extinction of existing species. 
B)  colonization of new species and extinction of existing species. 
C)  evolution of new species and emigration of existing species. 
D)  colonization of new species and emigration of existing species.

Question 12

Which field considers the spatial arrangement of habitats at different scales?

Accepted Answer

A)  community ecology 
B)  landscape ecology 
C)  ecosystem ecology 
D)  population ecology 
A)  community ecology 
B)  landscape ecology 
C)  ecosystem ecology 
D)  population ecology

Question 13

The movement of landmasses across the surface of Earth is called

Accepted Answer

A)  tectonic spread. 
B)  Pangaea. 
C)  continental drift. 
D)  continental divide. 
A)  tectonic spread. 
B)  Pangaea. 
C)  continental drift. 
D)  continental divide.

Question 14

Discuss what MacArthur and Wilson meant by the species-area curve. What implications does this curve have for the management of nature centers/reserves?

Accepted Answer

The species-area curve, proposed by ecol

Question 15

(Figure 22.27) What caused changing tree distributions seen in the figure? As global warming increases temperatures, what can be expected to happen to tree distributions of spruce, hemlock, and oak?

Accepted Answer

The answer of   (Figure 22.27) What caused changing...

Question 16

Local species diversity is also called _____ diversity.

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma 
B)  beta 
C)  alpha 
D)  delta 
A)  gamma 
B)  beta 
C)  alpha 
D)  delta

Question 17

Which of the following describes the log-log form of the species area curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  log S + log c = z log A 
B)  log S = log c × z log A 
C)  log S = log c + z log A 
D)  log S + z log A = log c 
A)  log S + log c = z log A 
B)  log S = log c × z log A 
C)  log S = log c + z log A 
D)  log S + z log A = log c

Question 18

A long-lasting influence of historical processes on the current ecology of an area is called a _____ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  retention 
B)  landscape 
C)  legacy 
D)  spatial 
A)  retention 
B)  landscape 
C)  legacy 
D)  spatial

Question 19

Arranging species in the regional pool among localities according to their adaptations and interactions is called _____ sorting.

Accepted Answer

A)  biodiversity 
B)  species 
C)  gamma 
D)  alpha 
A)  biodiversity 
B)  species 
C)  gamma 
D)  alpha

Question 20

What do studies of Roman Empire settlements tell us about the legacy effects of humans on the landscape? How do human settlements cause legacy effects?

Accepted Answer

Studies of Roman Empire settlements tell

Exam 22: Landscape Ecology and Global Biodiversity

MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography considers both species-area relationships and

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the species-area relationship?

In North America, reptile diversity is greatest in the

Why does Australia have a wide variety of unique animals and plants? Give examples.

When habitat is fragmented, a(n) _____ forms along the edges.

Based on the theory of island biogeography, which statement about reserve designs is TRUE?

Given average temperature and humidity, potential evapotranspiration is the amount of water that could be

PET is a measurement that combines the amount of solar radiation and

How can we apply the theory of island biogeography to determine which characteristics might give a nature reserve the highest probable success rate in preserving a region's biodiversity? Discuss size, number, proximity, spatial arrangement, connectivity, and shape of the reserve.

Based on MacArthur and Wilson's equilibrium theory of island biogeography at Ŝ,

The equilibrium theory of island biogeography states that the number of species on an island reflects a balance between

Which field considers the spatial arrangement of habitats at different scales?

The movement of landmasses across the surface of Earth is called

Discuss what MacArthur and Wilson meant by the species-area curve. What implications does this curve have for the management of nature centers/reserves?

(Figure 22.27) What caused changing tree distributions seen in the figure? As global warming increases temperatures, what can be expected to happen to tree distributions of spruce, hemlock, and oak?

Local species diversity is also called _____ diversity.

Which of the following describes the log-log form of the species area curve?

A long-lasting influence of historical processes on the current ecology of an area is called a _____ effect.

Arranging species in the regional pool among localities according to their adaptations and interactions is called _____ sorting.

What do studies of Roman Empire settlements tell us about the legacy effects of humans on the landscape? How do human settlements cause legacy effects?

Introduction: Ecology, Evolution, and the Scientific Method

Adaptations to Aquatic Environments

Adaptations to Terrestrial Environments

Adaptations to Variable Environments

Climates and Soils

Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes

Evolution and Adaptation

Life Histories

Reproductive Strategies

Social Behaviors

Population Distributions

Population Growth and Regulation

Population Dynamics Over Space and Time

Predation and Herbivory

Parasitism and Infectious Diseases

Competition

Mutualism

Community Structure

Community Succession

Movement of Energy in Ecosystems

Movement of Elements in Ecosystems

Global Conservation of Biodiversity

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