Theme 1- Environmental Events and Phenology
What does phenology mean?
The timing of natural events in living organisms, such as reproduction, growth or seasonal activities (2)
What is land use change?
A change in how people use or manage land, such as changing forests for human activities (5)
What is migration?
The movement of animals from one area to another, often at particle times or seasons (3)
What does quality mean when describing the condition of an environment?
Quality describes the condition or characteristics of something such as the condition of an environment or ecosystems (6)
What are two environmental factors that can change the timing of biological events?
Temperature and precipitation can affect biological events occurring (2)
How can human land use decisions affect wildlife?
Changing how land is managed can change the habitat and resources available to wildlife (5)
Why do scientists use indicator species?
Indicator species can provide information about environmental conditions or ecological change (7)
How can an anthropocentric perspective affect how people value nature?
An anthropocentric perspective values nature based on its benefits or usefulness to humans (6)
Why can climate change be a problem for animals that depend on seasonal events?
Changes in temperature and other environmental conditions can change the timing of important events, such as reproduction, which can affect the success of animals (2)
What is one way forest management could help species affected by climate change?
Setting some forest areas aside from production can increase habitat suitability for some old growth forest species. (5)
What is one environmental change that can cause animals to change where they live?
Changes in climate or land cover can change the areas that are suitable for animal, which can affect where species are found (4)
Why might an ecocentric approach view nature differently from an anthropocentric approach?
An ecocentric approach considers the value and well being of nature and ecosystems themselves, rather than focusing primarily on their benefits to humans (6)