Coral Reefs
This phenomenon, caused by an increase in temperature, causes coral to turn white
coral bleaching
A type of relationship where one organism benefits and one is harmed
Parasitism
Define ecological succession
the process of one ecological community gradually changing into another
Name the three types of biodiversity
genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity
The forage crop that was imported to the United States in the 1800s and became an invasive species
kudzu
What gives coral reefs their beautiful and varied colors?
Different types of algae
A type of relationship where one organism benefits and the other is not affected
commensalism
The final stage of ecological succession in a land ecosystem is called a ___________
climax community
How is the biodiversity index calculated?
Number of species divided by number of individuals
The process of restoring land disturbed by mining
reclamation
Name three reasons why concrete is a good material for building artificial reefs
Give an example of a predator-prey relationship
arctic foxes and hares, answers may vary
The transport by wind, water and ice, of soil, sediment and rocks to other places
erosion
Name three methods scientists use to measure biodiversity
Aerial photos, mist netting, transect sampling, surveys, quadrat sampling, etc.
Name three ways of creating power (electricity) without using fossil fuels
wind turbines, solar panels, dams (hydroelectric power), geothermal energy, etc
The relationship between the rock eating parrotfish and the coral reefs is an example of this type of relationship
mutualism
Give an example of parasitism, mutualism, and commennsalism
answers will vary
The process of a body of water becoming nutrient rich, it can often cause imbalance and death in an ecosystem
eutrophication
The taxonomic group with the least species diversity
mammals
This fast growing plant is destroying wetlands at a rapid pace. Scientists have identified five types of beetles that eat it but not other plants
purple loosestrife
What species of seaweed was studied in the keppel islands for its relationship with the local coral?
Lobophora variegata
How do ants tell what task other ants are performing?
They touch their antennae together
Carved out over millions of years by the Colorado river, this is a prime example of erosion. This United States national park is among the 7 natural wonders of the world, and is located in Arizona
The Grand Canyon. (Teacher David has been there, it's awesome)
Name the cancer drug extracted from Yew trees (from yesterday's video)
Paclitaxel
Name an invasive species that we did not discuss in class
answers will vary