Ecology Answers

1. Based on your observations, propose one hypothesis to explain what you see. Consider abiotic factors, intraspecific (i.e. same species), and interspecific (i.e. different species) competition. How would you test your hypothesis? Provide enough explanation to allow any other student in the class to understand your idea and how you would go about testing that idea. Feel free to revisit the old field to expand your observations. (Maximum 1 double-spaced page)

How does species loss affect the extinction risk of the remaining species?

What are the key determinants of the future magnitude of marine and terrestrial carbon sinks?

Observations of the nitrogen cycle in a pond

Environmentalists are monitoring an area of tropical forest that is being deforested because of human activities. The graph here shows the scientists predictions based on the data they have collected .How is the ecosystem likely to change as a result? Select the two correct answers. A Soil enrichment B. An increase in oxygen Loss of habitat of species

Two different islands on the Swedish west coast have different dense populations of hares. What could be the reasons for this?

Why are there largely different plant species in a forest compared to an open field?

What are the explanations for why there are no wild turtles in some places, such as Sweden? 

In what ways have plants adapted to live where there is a lack of water?