Question 1

Discuss what MacArthur and Wilson meant by the species-area curve. What implications does this curve have for the management of nature centers/reserves?

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The species-area curve, proposed by ecol...

Question 2

Local species diversity is also called _____ diversity.

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A)   gamma
B)   beta
C)   alpha
D)   deltaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The equilibrium theory of island biogeography states that the number of species on an island reflects a balance between

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A)   emigration of existing species and extinction of existing species.
B)   colonization of new species and extinction of existing species.
C)   evolution of new species and emigration of existing species.
D)   colonization of new species and emigration of existing species.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

How can we apply the theory of island biogeography to determine which characteristics might give a nature reserve the highest probable success rate in preserving a region's biodiversity? Discuss size, number, proximity, spatial arrangement, connectivity, and shape of the reserve.

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The theory of island biogeography can be...

Question 5

(Figure 22.27) What caused changing tree distributions seen in the figure? As global warming increases temperatures, what can be expected to happen to tree distributions of spruce, hemlock, and oak?

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The answer of  (Figure 22.27) What caused changing tree...

Question 6

In North America, reptile diversity is greatest in the

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A)   south.
B)   east.
C)   west.
D)   north.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following describes the log-log form of the species area curve?

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A)   log S + log c = z log A
B)   log S = log c × z log A
C)   log S = log c + z log A
D)   log S + z log A = log cE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Given average temperature and humidity, potential evapotranspiration is the amount of water that could be

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A)   evaporated from the soil.
B)   transpired by plants.
C)   evaporated from the habitat.
D)   evaporated from the soil and transpired by plants.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Based on the theory of island biogeography, which statement about reserve designs is TRUE?

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A)   Small reserves are better than large reserves.
B)   Oval reserves are better than circular reserves.
C)   One large reserve is better than many small reserves.
D)   Remote reserves are better than nearby reserves.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Why does Australia have a wide variety of unique animals and plants? Give examples.

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Australia has a wide variety of unique a...

Question 11

Which field considers the spatial arrangement of habitats at different scales?

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A)   community ecology
B)   landscape ecology
C)   ecosystem ecology
D)   population ecologyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Based on MacArthur and Wilson's equilibrium theory of island biogeography at Ŝ,

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A)   the rate of colonization exceeds the rate of extinction.
B)   the number of species on the island stays the same though the actual species present on the island may be changing.
C)   the rate of extinction exceeds the rate of colonization.
D)   the number of species on the island stays the same and the actual species present on the island is unchanging.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The movement of landmasses across the surface of Earth is called

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A)   tectonic spread.
B)   Pangaea.
C)   continental drift.
D)   continental divide.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A long-lasting influence of historical processes on the current ecology of an area is called a _____ effect.

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A)   retention
B)   landscape
C)   legacy
D)   spatialE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Arranging species in the regional pool among localities according to their adaptations and interactions is called _____ sorting.

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A)   biodiversity
B)   species
C)   gamma
D)   alphaE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the species-area relationship?

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A)   The relationship only holds for terrestrial environments and not aquatic (i.e., wetlands) .
B)   The species-area curve is represented by the equation S = cAz.
C)   The relationship is not always represented as a linear relationship.
D)   The relationship is found among various taxa.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

When habitat is fragmented, a(n)  _____ forms along the edges.

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A)   ecotone
B)   biome
C)   mesocosm
D)   microhabitatE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography considers both species-area relationships and

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A)   biomes.
B)   productivity.
C)   isolation.
D)   environment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

What do studies of Roman Empire settlements tell us about the legacy effects of humans on the landscape? How do human settlements cause legacy effects?

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Studies of Roman Empire settlements tell...

Question 20

PET is a measurement that combines the amount of solar radiation and

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A)   temperature.
B)   precipitation.
C)   transpiration.
D)   evaporation.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following describes the log-log form of the species area curve?

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Local species diversity is also called _____ diversity.

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Based on MacArthur and Wilson's equilibrium theory of island biogeography at Ŝ,

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(Figure 22.27) What caused changing tree distributions seen in the figure? As global warming increases temperatures, what can be expected to happen to tree distributions of spruce, hemlock, and oak?

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PET is a measurement that combines the amount of solar radiation and

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