Here are the 5 ecology questions that we discussed in class today. You will likely see one or more of these on your exam!


Questions to Ponder
1. How have advancements in agriculture and industry changed demands on ecosystems?
2. From an energy economy point of view, is it better to have a mixed diet, or to be a vegetarian?
3. Do you think it will be possible for technology to allow for longer food chains to exist?
4. How would a pyramid of energy for a prairie community differ from summer to winter?
5. Why is an ecosystem with high biodiversity more stable than one with a low biodiversity?