Flora & Fauna Basics
What does flora refer to?
What is "Plants"
How do plants help prevent soil from entering waterways?
What is "Their roots hold soil in place and reduce erosion"
What is an invasive species?
What is "A non-native organism that causes harm"
What is one major driver of ecosystem degradation?
What is "Climate change"
What does fauna refer to?
What is "Animals"
What do healthy plant and animal populations often indicate about an ecosystem?
What is "Good ecosystem health"
What are two ways invasive species can harm native species?
What is "Competition for resources and predation"
How can increasing temperatures affect aquatic ecosystems?
What is "They can increase water temperatures and affect aquatic habitats"
What is Riparian Vegetation?
What is "plants along waterways"
What does EPT indicate?
What is "A healthy stream"
What can happen when invasive species become dominant in an ecosystem?
What is "Native species may decline or be displaced"
What can happen to dissolved oxygen levels as water temperatures rise?
What is "Dissolved oxygen levels can decrease"
Why are plants and animals important to a watershed?
What is "They maintain biodiversity, support food webs, and contribute to ecosystem health"
What can the presence or absence of certain aquatic insects tell us about water quality?
What is "Whether the water is healthy or polluted"
How can invasive species change the habitats of native plants and animals?
What is "They can alter habitats and make it difficult for native species to survive"
What percent did Freshwater species decline between 1970 and 2014?
What is "83%"