Exam 4: Ecology and Geology

Introduction of a(n) ________ plant species reduced biodiversity of small dunes at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

The study of controls over the distribution and abundance of living things is called

________ is the study of controls over the distribution and abundance of living things.

The part of an ecosystem where a species lives is called its niche.

Which of the following does not tend to increase biodiversity in an ecosystem?

Disturbance in an ecosystem can increase biodiversity.

Sea otter reintroduction in Alaska has led to

The Kissimmee River in Florida needed restoration because of

The orientation of mountain ranges influenced the diversity of ________ species in Europe and North America.

Coastal marshes reduce flooding and coastal erosion. This impact is an example of

Tree roots can interact with the geological environment to help reduce landsliding.

What human activities have impacted the Everglades negatively?

A group of individuals capable of interbreeding is called a(n)

An indigenous ecosystem is one that

Species with disproportionate influences on their ecosystems are called

Cheatgrass is an exotic plant that continues to invade the sagebrush steppe ecosystems of the western interior United States. It is likely to decrease the ________ of the region.

A(n) ________ is a group of individuals capable of interbreeding.

How a species "makes its living" is called its

Why are native trees more diverse in North America than in Europe?

________ is the process of altering a site or area with the objective of reestablishing indigenous, historical ecosystems.