Resiliency Flashcards
1
Q
Resilience
A
the ability of a system to return to “steady state” following a disturbance
Some speses add while other subtract
Biodiversity is good
2
Q
Threats to biodiversity
A
Chemicals Acid Rain exotic/invasive species Eutrophication Changes in hydrology Climate change
3
Q
exotic/invasive species
A
Natural dispersal
Human caused
-accident
-purpose
4
Q
Successful invitations if the taxa has
A
Well adapted to the environment
Strong competitor or a predator
Low predation
High numbers
5
Q
Restoration
A
Nutrient removal Advance wastewater treatment Better land use Sediment removal in shallow ecosystems Aeration of the hypolimnion Prevent anoxia Phosphorus precipitation
