A) A discipline that examines only aquatic ecosystems. B) A study of individual species distribution in forests. C) A study of the interplay between ecological processes and spatial patterns across landscapes. D) A field focused solely on plant ecology.
A) A type of decorative art piece. B) A mathematical equation used in ecology. C) A spatial pattern of different land cover types within a landscape. D) A geographical term for a desert area.
A) An increase in habitat suitability in the core of an ecosystem. B) The act of creating artificial boundaries between landscapes. C) A phenomenon related to oceanic currents. D) Changes in environmental conditions and species composition at the boundary of different ecosystems.
A) They have no impact on biodiversity. B) They facilitate species movement and genetic exchange between populations. C) They increase competition between species. D) They limit the spread of invasive species.
A) By controlling the Earth's magnetic field. B) By changing the speed of light in ecosystems. C) By affecting the movement and distribution of organisms. D) By influencing chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
A) A term for uniform landscapes. B) The diversity of land cover types and spatial arrangement within a landscape. C) A mathematical concept unrelated to ecology. D) The presence of only one plant species in an area.
A) By isolating populations. B) By promoting genetic bottlenecks. C) By decreasing gene flow between populations. D) By reducing the risk of inbreeding and increasing genetic diversity.
A) A decorative line drawn on maps. B) The transition zone between different landscape elements. C) A term for the outermost part of a landscape. D) A physical barrier preventing movement between habitats.
A) A form of architectural structure. B) A tool used for fixing tears in the landscape. C) A small tree in a forest. D) A relatively homogeneous area that differs from its surroundings.
A) To analyze historical documents. B) To create abstract artworks. C) To simulate and predict ecological patterns and processes across landscapes. D) To build physical landscapes.
A) A geological rock formation. B) A mathematical equation used for calculating landscape area. C) A gradual change in environmental conditions across a landscape. D) A type of landscaping tool. |