Restoration Ecology
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Restoration Ecology starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A grassland restoration project uses prescribed fire to manage invasive species. What is the ecological rationale for this method?
A river restoration project aims to reestablish natural flow regimes. What is one expected ecological benefit of this action?
A wetland restoration project aims to increase water filtration and provide habitat for native birds. Which ecosystem services are being targeted?
Describe one way in which climate change can affect restoration ecology.
A grassland restoration project uses prescribed fire to manage invasive species. What is the ecological rationale for this method?
A river restoration project aims to reestablish natural flow regimes. What is one expected ecological benefit of this action?
A wetland restoration project aims to increase water filtration and provide habitat for native birds. Which ecosystem services are being targeted?
A coastal mangrove restoration project is being planned in an area prone to sea level rise. Explain how incorporating climate change projections into the restoration design can improve long-term project success.
Which of the following best describes the term 'reference ecosystem'?
(1) An ecosystem that has been completely destroyed
(2) An ecosystem used as a model for restoration efforts
(3) An ecosystem with only invasive species
(4) An artificial ecosystem created in a laboratory
Which of the following is a biotic factor that restoration ecologists must consider?
(1) Soil pH
(2) Precipitation
(3) Plant community composition
(4) Temperature
Which of the following is a common method used in restoration ecology?
(1) Controlled burning
(2) Overgrazing
(3) Deforestation
(4) Urban sprawl
Which of the following is a limitation of using historical reference conditions in restoration?
(1) They are always accurate
(2) They may not be achievable due to climate change
(3) They guarantee restoration success
(4) They are irrelevant to restoration
Fill in the blank: The process of removing invasive species to allow native species to recover is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of restoring an ecosystem to a condition that supports the same functions and processes as the original, even if the exact species composition is different, is called __________ restoration.
Fill in the blank: The process of restoring the interactions between species in an ecosystem is called __________ restoration.
Fill in the blank: The process of restoring the physical structure of an ecosystem, such as recontouring land or reestablishing hydrology, is called __________ restoration.
True or False: All restoration projects aim to return ecosystems to their exact historical state.
True or False: Passive restoration involves minimal human intervention and allows natural processes to recover the ecosystem.
True or False: Restoration ecology can be applied to both small-scale and large-scale ecosystems.
True or False: Restoration ecology can contribute to the conservation of endangered species.
