Restoration and Conservation Strategies
Describe one way you can help your ecosystem.
Answers will vary
Which of the following is considered a provisioning ecosystem service?
a) Pollination
b) Clean water
c) Timber and food
d) Soil fertility
c) Timber and food
Cold, little rain, very few trees and little biodiversity
This best defines what type of biome?
Tundra
This biodiversity is when different organisms in a species have variety of triats.
a) genetic
b) species
c) ecosystem
d) biome
genetic
The practice of planting native trees and shrubs to restore habitat and improve ecosystem services is an example of this type of restoration.
A) Bioremediation
B) Afforestation
C) Reforestation
D) Agricultural intensification
C) Reforestation
Soil retention and nutrient cycling are ecosystem services the help all of the other ecosystem services and are known as __________ services.
Supporting
The largest terrestrial biome found most throughout the world is various types of __________ biomes.
forest
Invasive species are only a problem in tropical ecosystems. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
Which of the following terms describes practices of planting multiple crops in one area, animal grazing, and no till farming?
a) monoculture planting
b) regenerative agriculture
c) desertification
d) Eutrophication
regenerative agriculture
Wetlands act as natural water filters, removing pollutants from water before it enters larger bodies of water.
True
Lakes, ponds, and rivers, are all examples of _________ aquatic biomes
freshwater
Give an example of a fast ecological change.
fire, earthquake, hurricane, flood, tornado, etc.
What do farmers sometimes use that can harm aquatic ecosystems and create nutrient overflow?
fertilizers
Which of the following is an example of a regulating ecosystem service?
a) Genetic diversity
b) Water purification
c) Food production
d) Timber harvesting
b) Water purification
The most biodiverse biome on land is:
tropical rainforest
What are two examples of pioneer species (organisms that first population an area with no soil or organisms).
Lichen and mosses
Give three examples of how human beings use land.
answers will vary
________________ services include recreation in nature, space for reflection, and enjoyment of beauty.
Cultural
What type of aquatic biome is a mixture of freshwater and salt water and supports a variety of life?
estuary
Which greenhouse gas, primarily produced by burning fossil fuels, is the main driver of climate change and ecosystem disruptions?
Carbon dioxide