Habitats Loss and Fragmentation (Sec 3.4 SNC1W1)

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/3

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

4 Terms

1
New cards

What has replaced much of Southern Ontario's temperate forest ecosystem?

Farmland, cities, and highways.

2
New cards

Fragmentation of Terrestrial Ecosystems

  • the conversion of large areas of natural ecosystems into farmland and urban developments.

  • Fragmentation of natural ecosystems reduces their sustainability.

3
New cards

What are the ideal conditions in wetlands that make them suitable for agriculture?

Flat terrain, deep nutrient-rich soil, and an abundant water supply.

4
New cards

How can ecosystem sustainability be enhanced ?

  • One large area

  • Interconnected fragments

  • Closer fragments

  • Fewer trails/roads

<ul><li><p>One large area</p></li><li><p>Interconnected fragments</p></li><li><p>Closer fragments</p></li><li><p>Fewer trails/roads</p></li></ul><p></p>