Ecology Questions
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primary consumers would be considered which of the following
a density independent factor that would affect population size would be
this term describes the limit of the environments ability to support a population
this is used to describe all the feeding relationships in a community
what would be an example of a secondary consumer
Describe the differences and/or similarities of natural ecosystems compared to agroecosystems in terms of diversity, inputs, management, breeding, and nutrient loss.
1)Compare and contrast soil particle size (sand, silt, clay) for water holding capacity, drainage, CEC, ability to store plant nutrients, shrink-swell potential, and ease of cultivation.
1)What is the best way to prevent more species from developing herbicide resistance?
1)What percentage of total cropland in Texas is organic certified? In the US?
1)Know how to use the soil textural triangle to classify soil by texture.
1)Identify the two main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests threatened them, and where were they grown.
What can happen to an ecosystem without keystone species
Ultimately which techniques yield best information about studying the defoliation effects of grazing?
What effect does soil compaction have on vegetation? Roots?
What are some direct effects of grazing on plants? Describe each.
What are some impacts grazing animal exert on the soil and vegetation? Which impact has been studied most?
In grasses, do stored carbohydrates or carbohydrates produced from photosynthesis provide the most energy and materials needed for growth? Explain.
What is one factor that confounds defoliation assessments when using grazing animals to study defoliation?
Which spends more time grazing and traveling cattle or sheep? What if available forage decreases?
Which animal will cause more compaction, a selective feeder or a less selective feeder? Why?