FINAL EXAM 2

Question 1

Principles of setting TSES

Answer 1

1. Criterion of differences of potential ecosystem
2. Criterion of space relations of potential ecosystems
3. Criterion necessary space parameters
4. Criterion of recent conditions of a landscape
5. Criterion social limits and goals

Question 2

Landscape classification definition

Answer 2

Landscape classification is a methodological approach used to define spatial landscape units
providing with a generalized information based on selected criteria.

Question 3

What is a biogeography?

Answer 3

Landscape classification based on the basic
ecological settings

Question 4

Why is Landscape Connectivity important?

Answer 4

 When connectivity is lost, habitat become
fragmented.
 Species can not prosper

Question 5

What is Interactive Elements

Answer 5

Small areas of patches or plots spatially isolated. These provide positive conditions for some plants and animals that affect the function of ecosystems in the landscape.

Examples of interactive elements:
Trees along paths and roads,  Meadows  Extensive orchards  Small woody patches  Medgerows  Solitiares

Question 6

Three network types:

Answer 6

1. Greenways
2. Geoecological
3. Bioecological networks

Question 7

Eugene odum’s strategy of Ecosystem Development

Question 8

Landscape definition

Answer 8

The total character of a place of the earth

Question 9

reasons for distinguishes patterns

Answer 9

1. Shape - form and size are key components
2. Processes - pattern influences information and energy through a landscape

Question 10

Scale

Answer 10

spatial proportion of that mapped area

Question 11

Grain

Answer 11

crossness of elements within the area

Question 12

Extent

Answer 12

The total mapped out area