Question

1.

Preserving the natural spatial and temporal variability of a watershed are not needed as long as the lateral, longitudinal, and vertical connections between system components are maintained.

2.

Approximating past conditions offers one of the best means for predicting and reducing impacts to present-day ecosystems. 

 

3.

What is the River Continuum Concept? Why is it important? What are some concerns that have been raised about the RCC? 

 

4.

refers to a wide range of conditions and processes which help sustain and fulfill human life. 

5.

___________ is the suite of climatic conditions measured at the local level (such as temperature, light, wind speed, and moisture) that provide meaningful indicators for habitat selection and other ecological activities.

6.

Match the following food web terms with the correct definition.

Decomposer

Producer

Consumer

Keystone species

 

Indicator species

 

7.

Baron et al. discussed the importance of freshwater ecosystems, which face many challenges because of human activities. The authors list 6 broad solutions to address these challenges. One solution, "Maintain and protect remaining minimally impaired freshwater ecosystems," is often overlooked. Why do the authors say this solution is important?

 

8.

Disturbance-driven spatial and temporal variability is a vital attribute of
nearly all ecological systems.

9.

O'Keefe et al. (2019) state that the ________________________ emphasizes that a watershed is more than just a variety of natural resources all found in the same location.

 

10.

Which of the following components contribute to the physical structure of a watershed? (There can be more than one)

 

11.

According to the 2015 report "State of Conservation" that Dr. Diebel discussed in the lecture on the Florida Everglades, which of the following represent the greatest threat to that ecosystem?

 

12.

can be defined as the ecological conditions, and their spatial and temporal variation, that are relatively unaffected by people within a period of time in a specific geographical area.

 

 

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