Natural ecosystems Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PCA Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed 7. The nonliving components of an ecosystem are called: A. Biotic compounds B. Abiotic compounds C. Mineral components D. Environmental components B. Abiotic compounds 8. Which of the following ecological concepts is illustrated in a food web? A. Population equilibrium B. mutualism C. Biogeochemical cycles D. Competition B. mutualism 9. What is a limiting factor? A. A biotic factor that stops the growth of a plant of animal B....

Guide to the LEED Green Associate Exam Questions with Verified Answers How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose 1) A. 5 B. 6 C. 3 D. 4 E. 2 A Is it possible to site for the LEED Green Associate exam and the LEED AP ID+C exam in one day? A. Yes B. No A Is LEED project experience needed in order to sit for the LEED Ap O+M exam? A. Yes B. No A Where should you go to receive the most up-to-date information on the LEED rating...

Sophia - Environmental Science - Final Milestone   1 Which of the examples below describes an effort to address urban sprawl through urban green space? • A new restaurant is constructed on a lot on the edge of town, bypassing several vacant lots within the city. • The city converts an old factory downtown into affordable housing for young people. • The city razes a former dry cleaners downtown, cleans up the chemicals in the soil and builds a sculpture garden. • A smal...

environmental pressures correct answers the factors (abiotic or biotic) in an ecosystem which put pressure on an organism's survival and increase competition (whether inter-species or intra-species) biodiversity correct answers a combination of the species diversity, genetic diversity and habitat diversity of an ecosystem variation correct answers the differences, either physical or genetic, between individuals of a species simpson's diversity index correct answers a measure of divers...

Geography AQA GCSE; Ecosystems Questions and Answers Already Graded A What is an ecosystem? A natural system made up of plants, animals and the environment What does the term 'biotic' mean? Living features of an ecosystem such as plants and fish. What does the term 'abiotic' mean? Non-living environmental factors such as climate, temperature and light. What would be an example of a local/small scale ecosystem? Pond, hedgerow or woodland What would be an example of a global scale ecosyste...

Sustaining Human Life (Field to Table) Questions and Answers 100% Pass 1. Describe the primary theme associated with this course How to feed and care for a growing population Compare and contrast the roles of revelation and the scientific method as methods for accessing truth. Revelation: Goes to the source of truth so can be counted on for absolute truth. Answers questions about the supernatural. Scientific Method: Don't know when you reach absolute truth because it's changeable....

Define the term weed. correct answer: A weed is a plant growing where it is not wanted i.e. Bermuda Grass - Front Lawn vs Corn Field List and briefly explain the 6 effects that weeds have on agriculture. correct answer: 1) Reduce the yield of cultivated crops (compete for essential nutrients) 2) Increase Production Costs (20% yield decrease = $28 billion) 3) Some weeds are Allelopathic (deadly chemical radius) 4) Devalue the Primary Crop (Purity Affected) 5) Can be detrimental ...

ESRM 101 Final Quiz Historically what has been the typical response of people to any natural disturbance? By ignoring major disturbances that occur over longer time scales, how was land management for timber, conservation and endangered species management impacted? Realistically, can humans manage large scale natural disturbances? - Historically the response has been to try and control or mitigate the effects of natural disturbance. Land management is impacted positively when ignoring ma...

How many types of credentials for LEED AP with Specialty are available? (Choose 1) A. 5 B. 6 C. 3 D. 4 E. 2 - Answer- A Is it possible to site for the LEED Green Associate exam and the LEED AP ID+C exam in one day? A. Yes B. No - Answer- A Is LEED project experience needed in order to sit for the LEED Ap O+M exam? A. Yes B. No - Answer- A Where should you go to receive the most up-to-date information on the LEED rating systems? (Choose 1) A. The GBCI website B. The IS...

The ecology of algae in aquatic ecosystems parallels that of plants in terrestrial ecosystems. Make three points to support this statement. - Aglae and mosses/plants have similar features such as: - branched apical growth - cuticles - asymmetrical flagellated cells - cellulose, thylakoids, chlorophyll b, some have 2 flagella... If some Euglenoids have the same pigment as green algae and higher plants, why are they not so closely related? - secondary endosymbiosis Why evolve towards a s...