Intro Flashcards

1
Q

Approx. ____ percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water

____ percent is freshwater

A

71

three

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2
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At 2.14% what is the largest source of freshwater?

At 0.61% what is the second largest source of freshwater.

What is the rarest commodity?

A

Ice caps and glaciers

Groundwater to 4000 m depth

Groundwater

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3
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Order of amount of water:

A

Oceans
Ice caps and glaciers
Groundwater to 4000 m depth
Freshwater lakes
Saline lakes and inland seas
Shallow and deep soil water
Atmosphere
Rivers

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4
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____ the study of marine species that live in the ocean and other salt-water environments

_____ The study of life and _____ in bodies of Freshwater

A

Marine biology

Freshwater Biology
Ecologic systems

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5
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_____ The study of inland waters and the Physical & chemical processes and effects on organisms inhabiting them

A

Limnology

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6
Q

Inland waters and freshwater systems (5)

A

Flowing water
Standing water
Estuaries
Wetlands
Groundwater

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7
Q

Flowing water _____
Standing water _____

A

Flowing water : lotic
Standing water: lentic

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8
Q

_____ rivers or other fresh water sources that meet the ocean

What is the concentration of salt in the ocean?

A

Estuaries

35 g salt per litre

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9
Q

categories of water based on salinity:

Fresh water
Slightly saline water
Moderately saline water
Highly saline water

Concentration of salt in ocean water in ppm ____

A

Fresh water - less than 1000 ppm
Slightly saline water - 1000 ppm to 3000 ppm
Moderately saline water - 3000 ppm to 10000 ppm
Highly saline water - 10000 ppm to 35000 ppm

Concentration of salt in ocean water in ppm

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10
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Categories of organisms based on environmental conditions gradient (3)

A

Sensitives
Tolerants
Resistants

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11
Q

Limnology today:

Advancement of the science (3)

Applied aspects (3)

A

Advancement of the science:
Physical
Chemical
Biological attributes

Applied aspects:
Preservation
Enhancement
Management of aquatic ecosystems

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12
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Limnology today:

A science of many directions (5)

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Long-term data sets
Integration of lab & field research
Whole-lake manipulation
Comparative limnology
Wetlands management (legal layering & implications)

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13
Q

____ a land area that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally

it is primarly made up of ____ that supports aquatic plants

A

Wetland

Hydric soil

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14
Q

Kinds of water in wetlands (3)

Major kinds of wetlands (4)

A

Kinds of water in wetlands (3)
Saltwater
Freshwater
Brackish

Major kinds of wetlands (4)
Swamps
Marshes
Bogs
Fens

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15
Q

Wetland project organization

A

Wetlands International Philippines Program

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16
Q

Philippine RAMSAR Sites (7)

A

Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat & Ecotourism Area (RSN 2124)

Naujan Lake National Park (RSN 1008)

Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park (RSN 2084)

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (RSN 1010)

Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Area (RSN 2271)

Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RSN 0656)

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (RSN 1009)

17
Q

Wetland that is an ASEAN Heritage Park

A

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

18
Q

Siargao Island Wetland applying for RAMSAR

A

Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS)

19
Q

Animals found in Lake Mainit Key Biodiversity Area (10)

A

Rafflesia Mixta
Hornbill
Silvery Kingfisher
Little Egret
White-throated King Fisher
Philippine Wild Duck
Bibe (Univalve Freshwater Shell) Corbicula sp.
Ige (Bivalve Fresh-water Shell) Viviparia angularis
Kagang (Freshwater crab)
Kumong (Freshwater crab

20
Q

Lake Mainit Key Biodiversity Area

Fishes ____
Unidentified Fishes ____
Aquatic Plants ____

A

Fishes - 41 species
Unidentified Fishes - 4 species
Aquatic Plants - 15 species

21
Q

Where fish nurseries reside in Luzon

A

Philippine Rise

22
Q

Considered the largest and the last stronghold wetland in the Philippines

Animals found there (2)

A

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Animals found there (2)
Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea
Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis cormandus

23
Q

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Fishes ____
Birds ____
Butterflies ____
Amphibians ____

A

Fishes - 26 species
Birds - 19 species
Butterflies - 65 species
Reptiles - 2 crocodile, 22 lizard, 7 snake
Amphibians - 14 species

24
Q

What ____ parasite in _____ was collected in agusan marsh?

A

Acanthocephalan Parasite - Acanthogyrus sp.

Nile tilapia - Oreochromis niloticus

25
Q

____ an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

How many parties?
How many wetlands of International Importance

A

Convention on Wetlands

172
2,455

26
Q

Snowfields, lakes, marshes, rivers, streams, flooded caves, aquifers, chott, oasis, wadis

A

Inland Wetlands

27
Q

Sabkhas, mangroves, tidal flats, sea grass beds, coral reefs, estuaries, up to 6m at low tide

A

Coastal Wetlands

28
Q

Rice fields, fish ponds, reservoirs, ditches and canals

A

Human-made wetlands

29
Q

Wetland ecosystem services (5)

_____ Important part of the water cycle, stores and delivers water

_____ Water, food, biodiversity and hydroelectricity

_____ Soil formation, nutrient cycling

_____ Floods and drought

_____ Recreation, spiritual, education, tourism

A

Natural Infrastructure
Provisioning
Supporting
Regulating
Culture

30
Q

The conservation and wise use of wetalnds through national actions, and international cooperation as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development.

A

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

31
Q

What are the Ramsar Convention implementation pillars?

____ The sustainable use of wetlands and their resources for the benefit of humankind

____ Identification and Listing of priority wetlands as Wetlands of International importance (Ramsar site)

____ Importance of cooperation on shared river basins and transboundary wetlands

A

1st Pillar: “Wise use” of wetland.

2nd Pillar: The designation and wise use of wetlands of International Importance

3rd Pillar: International Cooperation

32
Q

Ramsar convention pillars | “Wise use” of wetland:

What are the best practices? (4)

A

National Wetland Inventory

Policies and legislation

Promote cross-sectoral recognition of wetland services

Promote conservation and wise use of wetlands through CEPA programme.

33
Q

What is CEPA?

A

Communication, Education and Public Awareness

34
Q

What are Ramsar’s Regional Initiatives?

A