I have somewhat of a understanding of this scenario. However, I am looking for a second opinion.I would like understanding the following: This story begins about 7,000 years ago, with a small creek running through a forest. Beavers dam the creek to create a pond in which they can build a lodge. the beaver dam prevents the natur
Please help me understand at least two ways the use of bioremediation can benefit society and two ways that it could be harmful.
What are some possible explanations for the patterns of vertical zonation seen in rocky intertidal habitats? Please include some of the adaptations important to a successful intertidal species. What roles do keystone species play?
What is the physiological process of each of the following for getting rid of waste? Bacteria? Grasshopper? Fish? Bear?
Question 1 Choose the correct type of ecosystem for the following descriptions. Mediterranean climate, usually on the west coast of a land mass tundra taiga grassland chaparral savanna Question 2 text An arithmetic growth curve will have a steeper upward slope than an exponential growth cu
Identify one invasive aquatic species and describe how it was (most probably) introduced into the U.S. Outline how future introduction of this invasive aquatic species might be avoided or prevented.
Critically endangered animals, such as the Przewalski's horse, the vaquita, and the kakapo, have become extinct in the wild, or are soon to be doomed. As a member of the species that has wrought havoc on the habitat and subsistence of these creatures, what more could you think of doing to help preserve them? Along the same l
Start with an Introduction/Observation and move through the steps of the Scientific Method as outlined below. Not really doing the experiment just writing down what you would do to test your hypothesis. Start by observing the living species around you. Ever wonder why a pollinator is attracted to a particular flower, or what
Contrast opportunistic life histories with equilibrial life histories. Give an example of an animal for each.
Louisiana has a population of 4,469,000 and a birth rate of 17/1000 population. The death rate is 8.8/1000 people. In the average year, 2.3/1000 leave the state. What is the annual growth rate in percentages? How many people are added each year?
Choose two non-human species that interact with each other, such as bees and flowers, or predator and prey species, or two species that compete. What would happen to predator species if a particular prey species is eliminated? If you were a scientist, you could do an experiment to answer your question. Please see an attac
Create a food web diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among the organisms of a food chain within a particular ecosystem. First, select one ecosystem from the following: Everglades, temperate forest, desert biome. Then, determine the interdependency of life in your selected ecosystem by examining the organisms fou
Please help with the following questions: o What role, if any, do you think people should play in preserving those regions threatened by human encroachment? o How should the interests of competing groups be balanced? · Example: Drilling in the Arctic?environmental groups oppose the plan on the grounds of the destruction
Assume that nitrogen cycling in a deciduous forest ecosystem is complete and involves all the producers, consumers and nitrogen fixing, denitrifying and ammonifying bacteria described in lecture a. Trace an atom of N (N15) that was released into the atmosphere of the forest through its route to a bacterial cell that releases
A study of energy flow in a Georgia salt marsh revealed that gross production was about 36,380 kcal/square meter/year of which 7,900 kcal/square meter/year formed detritus and 305 kcal/square meter/year was consumed by insects. a. What proportion of gross production was used for respiration? Show calculations. b. What prop
If we designed a self contained space station and supplied it with organisms to create an ecosystem to support 6 people for 3 years, what types of organisms should be selected and why? Describe the main functions the organisms would perform.
For agricultural and evnironmental uses provide at least two ways the use of this biotechnology could benefit society, and two ways this biotechnology could could be harmful. (Agricultural and enviromental uses)
? Review Developing an Outline at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/gl_outlin.html. Follow the instructions when developing your outline. ? Approach this project from the perspective of someone searching for funding to support preservation programs. ? Develop an outline identifying the ecological uniqueness of y
Maintaining biodiversity and gull effects. Of the following situation, examine the control methods used and its outcome. Consider the impact of the large gull population on the environment, other species, and humans. Then consider the impact of the control measures. Discuss the ethical issues involved in the decision to contol a
Some organizations, such as the Ecological Society of America, are starting to envision a sustainable society, one in which each generation inherits sufficient natural and economic resources and a relatively stable environment. The Worldwatch Institute estimates that to reach sustainability by 2030, we must begin shaping a susta
Approach from the perspective of someone searching for funding to support preservation programs. Review the ecological properties. Choose a property you would be interested in supporting. Cultural, archeological,or architectural are NOT to be used. Hope someone can help!
When a hawk eats a fish, does the hawk acquire all of the energy contained in the body of the fish? Why or why not? What implications do you think this answer would have for the relative abundance (by weight) of predators and their prey? I use the second law of thermodynamics to help justify.
? Review the ecological properties that are displayed on the World Heritage in Danger List on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Web site at http://whc.unesco.org/en/danger. ? Choose a property that you would be interested in supporting (Note: Some places on the World Heritage in
Using the scientific method as a framework, how would YOU as a scientist describe how a new species could arise by genetic isolation? Mechanisms of Speciation, What would be your observation, question, hypothesis, prediction, the experiment and finally the results using your own expertise. BELOW is an answer I received before-b
See attached file for full problem description. (1) Describe the change in stream hydrograph over time. (2) What might have caused the change you described? (3) What are two possible effects on either biological or chemical parameters that might be expected to result from this change in hydrology?
(1) Describe the change in water level over time. (2) What might have caused the change you described? (3) What are two possible effects on either biological or chemical parameters that might be expected to result from this change in hydrology? See attached file for full problem description.
Give an example of how ecological communities and food webs interact.
In an ecosystem, interaction occurs between communities. Energy is transferred from one organism to another through the food chain. What are the three trophic levels? Give an example of each. What trophic level do you think is the most important in the ecosystem and why? What is biodiversity? Is it important? Relat
"List two important types of symbiosis, and define and provide an example of each." "Define detritus feeders and decomposers, and explain their importance in ecosystems." See the attached file.
Choose one of the earth's major biomes. and in powerpoint create a very simple presentation, each slide containing 1-2 sentences. Describe the climate and physical characteristics of that biome and the types of organisms that live within it. Give examples of and describe symbiotic relationships between those organisms. Be