Ecosystem Restoration

a scientist who studies ecosystems

• biologist

• geologist

• ecologist

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a community of organisms together with its environment

• ecosystem

• biosphere

• evidence

• matter

A _________________________ is a set of actions that are meant to help an ecosystem recover from damage.

• construction plan

• subdivision plan

• deconstruction plan

• restoration plan

__________are where plants and animals live together in their environment.

• America

• Swamps

• ecosystems

• geosphere

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How have people tried to restore the Rugezi marshland?

• halting drainage activities

• limiting fishing

• halting agriculture

• adding more dragonflies to the marsh

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Which action WOULD be helpful in wetlands.

• pick up litter

• plant local trees

• use laundry detergent with phosphates

• reduce, reuse, recycle

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What can be expected to happen after a forest fire damages an ecosystem?

• Nothing, it cannot recover.

• A new, different ecosystem will develop.

• An ecosystem similar to the one that was damaged will re-emerge.

• No one can predict what will happen.

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Which of the following is a primary goal of ecosystem restoration?

• Increase biodiversity

• Reduce human population

• Expand urban areas

• Increase pollution

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What is the first step in an ecosystem restoration project?

• Monitoring wildlife

• Removing invasive species

• Planting new trees

• Building infrastructure

Which of the following is a benefit of restoring wetlands?

• Increased flooding

• Improved water quality

• Decreased biodiversity

• Increased soil erosion

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