Population Cycles
Describes the relationships between distinct species within an ecosystem
Interspecific Interaction
The term for the introduction of a species from another region that negatively affects the local ecosystem
Invasive Species
The recurring rise and fall in predator and prey population levels throughout time.
Fluctuation
A human activity that has been identified as the primary cause of species extinction worldwide.
Habitat Destruction
Referring to the delay between a change in one component of a population and the resulting response in another component.
Time Lag
In the interaction between grey wolves and humans, what term describes the wolf's role in controlling the deer population?
(Top) Predator
Variables that can affect the cycling of population size.
catastrophic natural events, changes in climate, human interference
Name the non-native invasive plant dominating areas in southern Ontario, competing with native species for resources.
Garlic Mustard Plant
The impact of environmental factors on population cycles, and how these patterns might be influenced by climate change.
temperature and precipitation, timing and intensity of seasons, changes in vegetation, etc.
Catastrophic natural events that contribute to population cycling
natural disasters, wildfires, disease outbreaks, extreme weather events, etc.
How human activities, such as habitat destruction and species introduction, upset the dynamic equilibrium in ecosystems.
shift in balance, disruption of. processes, vulnerability to invaders, loss of resilience, etc.
Moral considerations addressed when dealing with alterations in ecological interactions, particularly those involving human interventions.
respect for nature, ethical treatment of species, preservation of biodiversity, long-term sustainability, transparency and accountability, etc.