The Aspect of Conservation Ecology Concerned with Returning Degraded Ecosystems

question 29

Multiple Choice

The aspect of conservation ecology concerned with returning degraded ecosystems (as nearly as possible) to their natural state is

• A) bioremediation.
• B) sustainable development.
• C) restoration ecology.
• D) landscape ecology.

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Definitions:

Correct Rejection

In signal detection theory, the decision to correctly identify the absence of a signal or stimulus.

Miss

To fail to hit, reach, catch, or otherwise make contact with something; can also refer to feeling sadness from the absence or loss of someone or something.

False Alarm

An error in which a warning or alert is given, but no actual threat or danger exists.

Noise Hit

In signal detection theory, an instance where a non-target stimulus is incorrectly detected as a target signal.