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What is the primary vegetation type on the south-facing slope of Gregory Canyon?
What is the primary vegetation type on the south-facing slope of Gregory Canyon?
- Shrubland (correct)
- Deciduous forest
- Grassland
- Desert
How has Gregory Canyon been impacted by land-use change according to the text?
How has Gregory Canyon been impacted by land-use change according to the text?
- It remains a natural environment largely unaffected by land-use change. (correct)
- It has become a barren wasteland.
- It has been turned into an urban area.
- It has lost its natural vegetation due to development.
What is one reason behind some ant species becoming less widespread or undetected in Gregory Canyon?
What is one reason behind some ant species becoming less widespread or undetected in Gregory Canyon?
- Climate change affecting their habitats
- Lack of suitable nesting sites
- Overuse of pesticides by researchers
- Increased competition from expanding ant species (correct)
Why are ants considered essential ecosystem engineers?
Why are ants considered essential ecosystem engineers?
What potential impact does a reduction in ant biodiversity have on an ecosystem?
What potential impact does a reduction in ant biodiversity have on an ecosystem?
What is the main reason why ants are considered a good marker to study the impact of climate change on ecosystems?
What is the main reason why ants are considered a good marker to study the impact of climate change on ecosystems?
What did the researchers aim to investigate by sampling the ant populations in Gregory Canyon in 2021 and 2022?
What did the researchers aim to investigate by sampling the ant populations in Gregory Canyon in 2021 and 2022?
Why did climate change force certain ant species out of their original habitats in Gregory Canyon?
Why did climate change force certain ant species out of their original habitats in Gregory Canyon?
What distinguishes ants from other insects in terms of their sensitivity to environmental conditions?
What distinguishes ants from other insects in terms of their sensitivity to environmental conditions?
What unique feature of Gregory Canyon's north-facing slope makes it distinct from other parts of the canyon?
What unique feature of Gregory Canyon's north-facing slope makes it distinct from other parts of the canyon?
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