Identifying Ecosystems

Identify the following classification system:

• Simpson's Diversity Index

• Specht's System

• Holdridge Life System

• Linnaean classification system

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Identify the following classification system:

• Simpson's Diversity Index

• Specht's System

• Holdridge Life System

• Linnaean classification system

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following describes a microhabitat?

• Large area with geographically distinct plant and animal communities

• Small specialised areas with unique conditions within a larger surrounding habitat, eg. rotting log

Which of the following describes an ecoregion?

• Small specialised areas with unique conditions within a larger surrounding habitat, eg. rotting log

• Large area with geographically distinct plant and animal communities

Which two strategies below are specific to managing productive soils?

• Rotating monoculture crops to repair nutrients in the soil

• Avoiding overgrazing

• Clearing land to increase sunlight

• Removing mulch from soil

Which of the following is the best definition for an 'old growth forest'?

• Significant ecosystems with high biodiversity

• Significant ecosystems with low biodiversity

• Mature undisturbed forest with many large old trees and high biodiversity.

• A forest that only contains old trees

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Identify two strategies below that are specific to managing old growth forests.

• Prescribed burning

• Remove younger trees so they don't outcompete older trees

• Restricting logging activities

• Minimise introduction of protected regions in ecosystems

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which two strategies below are specific to managing coral reefs?

• Fishing-free zoning

• Encourage the use of non organic fertilisers to be used in agriculture

• Encourage visitors to the reef to remove parts as souvenirs

• Development of sustainable ecotourism ventures on the reef

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is called a(n):

• ecosystem

• community

• habitat

• food chain

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A distinct region characterised by a specific climate and specific types of plants and animals

• Ecology

• Biome

• Economy

• Biosphere