Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Fractal geometry:
		A)	has few ecological implications
		B)	explains ecological mechanisms on a landscape scale
		C)	was developed on Alaskan coastlines by E. Valdez
		D)	reveals that distance estimates are larger with smaller rulers


2	Which term is out of place?
		A)	homogenous
		B)	metapopulation
		C)	fragment
		D)	patch


3	Which are patch characteristics?
		A)	size
		B)	shape
		C)	perimeter
		D)	degree of isolation
		E)	all of the above


4	A consideration of landscape evolution reveals:
		A)	the Tucson Mountain bajadas are fairly uniform
		B)	how geology influences organisms
		C)	a minor role for climate
		D)	humans have yet to achieve influence at this scale


5	Johnston and Naiman’s work indicates:
		A)	geologically-influenced low areas are exploited by beavers
		B)	beaver activity adds vegetative complexity to forest communities
		C)	ion retention in the system is increased by beavers
		D)	all of the above


6	Channelizing the Kissimmee River in Florida:
		A)	eliminated two-thirds of the wetlands
		B)	favored freshwater prawns
		C)	increased flood pulse
		D)	while damaging in some ways, actually increased river length
		E)	is primarily a local concern


7	True or False: Patch characteristics have been shown to influence local extinctions of butterflies and bighorn sheep.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	True or False: The Caliche fritillary butterfly is a native of Finland.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	True or False: Caliche is a form of iron oxide.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	True or False: Caliche is a carbonate hardpan in soil.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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