Restoration Ecologists Try to

question 42

Multiple Choice

Restoration ecologists try to

• A)restore destroyed or damaged ecosystems to their native conditions.
• B)create new ecosystems with new ecosystem functions to gain ecosystem capital.
• C)create enclosures for zoos that imitate the abiotic components of natural environments.
• D)include ecosystems in national forests and parks where people can best interact with nature.

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Definitions:

Tang Dynasty

A dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, noted for its cultural achievements, inventions, and as a high point in Chinese civilization.

Bronze Age

A period in human history, following the Stone Age, characterized by the use of bronze for tools, weapons, and sculpture, facilitated by smelting copper and tin.

Anyang Excavations

Archaeological digs in Anyang, China, that uncovered the remains of the ancient city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang dynasty, providing significant insights into early Chinese civilization.

Stratified Society

A society that is divided into layers, or strata, based on socioeconomic status, race, or other distinguishing factors.