Chapter 24: Flashcards
1
Q
Area that is heterogeneous in one or more features
A
Landscape
2
Q
Landscape typically contains multiple…
A
Ecosystems
3
Q
Important for creating heterogeneity in landscapes
A
Natural burns
4
Q
Total length of a habitat boundary
A
Edges
5
Q
Biotic and abiotic affects associated with boundary
A
Edge effects
6
Q
What can edge effects change
A
Wind, soil moisture, solar radiation, temperature
7
Q
Land bridges have ________ (+/-) effects on diversity
A
Positive
8
Q
Ecosystem management is a _____________ process to maintain ecological integrity
A
Collaborative