Ecological Interference and Facilitation Quiz

What is ecological interference?

• Positive impact of one species on another or on the ecosystem

• Neutral impact of one species on another or on the ecosystem

• No impact of one species on another or on the ecosystem

• Negative impact of one species on another or on the ecosystem

Define ecological facilitation.

• The process of one species becoming extinct due to competition with another species.

• Negative interaction between different species in an ecosystem, where one species harms or kills another species.

• Positive interaction between different species in an ecosystem, where one species benefits from the presence or actions of another species.

• The process of one species evolving to resemble another species in order to gain an advantage.

What is ecological resistance?

• Ability of an ecosystem to adapt to disturbances or changes without undergoing significant changes in structure or function.

• Ability of an ecosystem to recover quickly from disturbances or changes without undergoing significant changes in structure or function.

• Ability of an ecosystem to resist external influences or changes without undergoing significant changes in structure or function.

• Ability of an ecosystem to withstand disturbances or changes without undergoing significant changes in structure or function.

Explain the concept of ecological resilience.

• The ability of an ecosystem to easily succumb to disturbances and lose its essential functions and structure.

• The ability of an ecosystem to resist disturbances but not recover from them, leading to a permanent loss of essential functions and structure.

• The ability of an ecosystem to resist and recover from disturbances while maintaining its essential functions and structure.

• The ability of an ecosystem to adapt to disturbances by completely changing its functions and structure.

What is ecological restoration?

• The process of intentionally damaging an ecosystem for research purposes.

• The process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.

• The process of creating a new ecosystem from scratch.

• The process of removing all human influence from an ecosystem.

How does ecological interference affect ecosystems?

• Ecological interference only affects individual species, not the entire ecosystem

• Ecological interference has no effect on ecosystems

• Ecological interference can improve the balance of an ecosystem

• Ecological interference can disrupt the balance of an ecosystem and lead to a decline in biodiversity.

Give an example of ecological facilitation in nature.

• Parasitism where one organism benefits at the expense of another

• Nurse plant providing shade and protection for a smaller plant

• Predation of one species on another

• Competition between two species for limited resources

What are the factors that contribute to ecological resistance?

• Biodiversity, species interactions, and environmental conditions

• Competition, predation, and disease prevalence

• Genetic diversity, population size, and resource availability

• Climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction

How can ecological resilience be enhanced in ecosystems?

• By ignoring habitat degradation and implementing unsustainable management practices

• By increasing human impact and exploiting natural resources

• By reducing human impact, promoting biodiversity, restoring degraded habitats, and implementing sustainable management practices.

• By introducing non-native species and reducing biodiversity

What are the steps involved in ecological restoration?

• Assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.

• Assessment, planning, evaluation, and maintenance.

• Assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Assessment, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.