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Which group of individuals is the book primarily aimed at?
What does ecosystem science primarily involve?
A rigorous, quantitative science
The book claims that multiple perspectives are irrelevant to ecosystem science.
False
Ecosystem science requires a basic understanding of _____ and math.
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What does the opening chapter of the book introduce?
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Chapters 2 through 8 lay the _____ for the study of ecosystems.
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What is the focus of contemporary ecosystem science?
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What types of individuals is the book primarily written for?
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What foundational topics are covered in chapters 2 through 8?
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Ecosystem science requires a strong understanding of chemistry and math.
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The book contains six major ______.
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Which chapter focuses on the ecosystem concept and its consequences?
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Study Notes
Book Overview: Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
- Textbook introduces contemporary ecosystem science to graduate and undergraduate students, scientists, and resource managers.
- Assumes prior knowledge of introductory ecology, chemistry, and math.
- Employs multiple approaches to understanding ecosystems, resulting in diverse perspectives throughout the book.
Book Structure
- Part I: Introduction: Introduces ecosystem science concepts, tools, and history.
- Part II: Ecological Energetics: Covers primary production, secondary production and consumer energetics, and organic matter decomposition.
- Part III: Biogeochemistry: Focuses on element cycling, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle.
- Part IV: Synthesis: Revisits ecosystem concepts, examines ecosystems in heterogeneous environments, and explores controls on ecosystem structure and function.
- Part V: Case Studies: Presents case studies from various ecosystems (Yaqui Valley, Lyme disease, dam effects, acid rain, streams).
- Part VI: Frontiers: Discusses the future directions in ecosystem science.
- Includes an appendix on biologically mediated redox reactions and a glossary.
Authors
- Kathleen C. Weathers
- David L. Strayer
- Gene E. Likens
Publisher
- Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier
Intended Audience
- Beginning graduate students
- Advanced undergraduates
- Academic scientists
- Resource managers
- Dedicated amateurs interested in ecosystem science
Book Overview: Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
- This book introduces the content, ideas, and major findings of contemporary ecosystem science.
- It's written primarily for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates, but also useful for academic scientists, resource managers, and dedicated amateurs.
- Assumes readers have an introductory ecology course and basic understanding of chemistry and math.
- The book covers multiple approaches to understanding ecosystems.
Book Structure
- Part I: Introduction: Introduces ecosystem science.
- Part II: Ecological Energetics: Covers primary production, secondary production and consumer energetics, and organic matter decomposition.
- Part III: Biogeochemistry: Focuses on element cycling, the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the phosphorus cycle.
- Part IV: Synthesis: Revisits the ecosystem concept, examines ecosystems in a heterogeneous world, and explores controls on ecosystem structure and function.
- Part V: Case Studies: Includes case studies on global environmental change and sustainability science (Yaqui Valley, Mexico), Lyme disease ecology, ecosystem effects of dams, acid rain, and streams and their valleys.
- Part VI: Frontiers: Explores frontiers in ecosystem science.
- Appendix: Contains a primer on biologically mediated redox reactions in ecosystems.
- Also includes a glossary and index.
Book Authors
- Kathleen C. Weathers
- David L. Strayer
- Gene E. Likens
Publisher Information
- Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier.
- Published in 2013.
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This quiz covers key concepts from the textbook 'Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science'. It is designed for graduate and undergraduate students familiar with ecology, chemistry, and mathematics. Participants will explore various ecological topics including energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and case studies from diverse ecosystems.
