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1) After reading the assigned article, discuss two environmental conditions that the study found to be favorable in order for birds to inhabit the area

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1) After reading the assigned article, discuss two environmental conditions that the study found to be favorable in order for birds to inhabit the area. 

Include a properly paraphrased summary of their data and a proper in-text citation.

 

To include a citation FOR NUMBER 1 use: The last name, first, and middle initial of all the author's names in the order they appear. Year. Article Name. Journal name (in italicizes). Volume number (issue number): Page numbers.

 

2) Using the conditions you mentioned in the previous question, think about the birds and other organisms that live in the sanctuary and evolutionary changes needed to be successful in that habitat by answering the following questions:

A. List two physical adaptations (species characteristics) that may be necessary to adjust to the environmental conditions you mentioned in the previous question and discuss why they would be necessary.

B. Provide a third possible adaptation that involves acclimation and discuss why it would be necessary. Be clear how the acclimation is different from the physical adaptations mentioned in "A".

C. Provide a fourth possible adaptation or acclimation that involves defense and discuss why it would be necessary.

D. What may happen if some of the species in the habitat cannot make these adaptations or acclimations?

 

3) The assigned reading also indicates that part of the habitat is affected by an agricultural farm. Explain how at least three conventional agricultural processes (including use of pesticides) could endanger the habitat.

 

4) Explain at least two specific solutions that you think would be helpful in protecting the sanctuary.

 

5) A final consideration for protection would be to monitor important species relationships.

A. Why would it be important to limit competition and how could this be done?

B. Choose another relationship discussed in the lectures (give the name and definition) and explain how it can be protected or encouraged. 

 

6) Agriculture may be a reason for some of the damage to the sanctuary. How could the humans help promote better agricultural procedures? Include what it means to grow organically and the threat of GMOs to the habitat.

 

7) Now thinking about the future of the sanctuary, discuss two possible environmental conditions (not directly human-related) and two possible human-related activities (not agricultural-related) that could bring the habitat close to its carrying capacity in the future.

The answer should include a clear definition of carrying capacity. In addition, do not just list the conditions but explain why/how the conditions/activities would affect carrying capacity.

 

8) How could a change in the carrying capacity of a population alter the type of survivorship that the population experiences. For example, how can a population with survivorship type I be altered to exhibit type II or type III? Include the definition of each type in your answer.

 

9) Thinking about the process needed to keep this area protected, consider why the general public may not be concerned about the endangerment of the habitat by answering the following questions:

A. Explain two reasons why humans are not as affected by carrying capacity and therefore may not be aware that this is an issue for other populations.

B. Discuss at least two ways that humans could use the sanctuary land for their own growth rather than choosing to protect the land.

 

10) Consider that a bird population in the sanctuary has gone over their carrying capacity. What would happen naturally (without human interference) to rebalance the habitat? What are two ways humans could interfere to fix the carrying capacity issue?

 

11) Consider that part of the sanctuary may already be destroyed. How would succession happen naturally (without human intervention)? How could humans aid in the process of succession for the parts of the habitat that are already destroyed? Include how biodiversity plays a role in both situations.

 

12) A final consideration for protection would be to monitor important species relationships.

A. Why would it be important to limit competition and how could this be done?

B. Choose another relationship (give the name and definition) and explain how it can be protected or encouraged.