Chapter 13- Restoration Ecology

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What are wetlands and why are they ecologically important?
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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally. They are ecologically important because they serve as habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, help filter pollutants, and provide flood protection.
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What happens to flood risks when levees are built and wetlands are drained?
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Flood risks increase because water moves into rivers more quickly, leading to higher flood peaks and more severe flooding.
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Define ecological restoration.
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Ecological restoration is the process of repairing damage caused by humans to the biodiversity of natural ecosystems.
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What is the difference between restoration and reclamation in ecology?
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Restoration focuses on returning an ecosystem to its original state, while reclamation involves making a degraded ecosystem usable again, often for human purposes.
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What is bioremediation?
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Bioremediation is the use of living organisms, often microbes, to remove or neutralize contaminants from a polluted area.
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Why are bison considered the best grazing animals for reestablishing tallgrass prairies?
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Bison are native herbivores that help maintain the health of tallgrass prairies by grazing, which promotes the growth of native grasses and prevents woody plant encroachment.
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What role do wetlands play in flood control?
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Wetlands absorb excess rainwater and slowly release it, reducing the speed and volume of water that flows into rivers and streams, thus mitigating flooding.
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