Unit One, Topic 7 Flashcards

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1
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what is Ecosystem monitoring

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is a way to check conditions of an ecosystem

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2
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environmental monitoring can begin after

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a disturbance has occurred

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3
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can environmental control start before a disturbance has occurred

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yes

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4
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if there is to much change in the environment animals could die. True or False

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True

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5
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what is a indicator species

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plants or animal species, that helps to indicate environmental change

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6
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what is an example of a indicator species

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a frog or any amphibian

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7
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who is briony Penn

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she is a naturalist who lives in British Columbia snd enjoys observing frogs and other amphibians

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8
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what is baseline data

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gives scientists a starting point to compare changes in the environment.

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9
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what are permanent plots

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study areas

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10
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A report that outlines how an activity will affect the environment is called an

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Environmental impact assessment

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