Ecology Flashcards
(13 cards)
Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and with their
Environment
What types of objects can create a microclimate
Stone Wall
Log
Lake/Pond
Gene flow occurs via the movement of
Seeds, pollen and thizomes
An abandoned field that gradually become a forest is an example of:
Succession; the change in species composition over time within a community.
Where is the Coastal Plain located
The southeastern most part of Maryland
Which range of zones does Maryland encompass (USDA Plant Hardiness) ?
5b - 8a
Most surface water i Maryland ultimately flows into which body of water?
Chesapeake Bay
Eutrophication is the process by which:
nutrient run-off causes alga3 blooms in waterways that block sunlilght and deplete oxygen
Which landscape aspects would be hottest and driest during summer?
south facing slope
How are Pine, Oak and Grasses pollinated?
By wind
How is succession defined in ecology terms?
The change in species composition over time within a community
Groundwater is water that
moves below the earth’s surface through soil pores and cracks.
How many years does it take for a mature forest in Maryland to develop from a field?
100 - 200 years
