Restoration Ecology
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Restoration Ecology starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A river restoration project aims to increase fish populations. What is one action that could help achieve this goal?
A wetland was drained for agriculture but is now being restored. What is one likely first step in the restoration process?
Describe one way that climate change can affect restoration ecology projects.
Describe the difference between rehabilitation and restoration in ecology.
Explain how restoration ecology can benefit local communities.
Explain the role of community involvement in restoration ecology.
Explain why genetic diversity is important in restoration ecology.
Explain why it is important to use native species in restoration projects.
Name two common methods used in restoration ecology.
What is restoration ecology?
Why is monitoring important after a restoration project is completed?
A grassland ecosystem has been heavily invaded by a non-native plant species, leading to a decline in native biodiversity. Describe a step-by-step restoration plan that addresses both the removal of the invasive species and the recovery of native plant communities.
Describe one ethical consideration that restoration ecologists must take into account when planning a project that involves the reintroduction of animal species.
Explain how the concept of ecological succession is used in planning restoration projects, and give an example of how this knowledge can influence the choice of species to introduce at different stages.
Explain why long-term monitoring is essential in restoration ecology, and describe one method used to monitor ecosystem recovery.
A restoration project in a tropical rainforest aims to restore both plant and animal diversity. Explain why simply planting native trees may not be sufficient to achieve full ecosystem recovery.
A river in a temperate region has been straightened and channelized for flood control, resulting in loss of habitat complexity. Describe one restoration technique that could be used to improve habitat diversity for aquatic organisms.
Explain how the use of ecological indicators can help measure the progress of a restoration project.
A restoration ecologist is planning to restore a degraded wetland. The site has been contaminated with heavy metals and has lost most of its native plant species. Explain how the use of phytoremediation and reintroduction of native species can be integrated into a comprehensive restoration plan for this wetland.
A restoration project in a temperate forest region is facing challenges due to ongoing climate change, which is altering temperature and precipitation patterns. Describe two strategies that could be used to increase the resilience of the restored ecosystem to future climate variability.
