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A researcher is studying how the availability of sunlight affects the growth rate of a particular plant species in a forest. Which field does this research primarily fall under?
A researcher is studying how the availability of sunlight affects the growth rate of a particular plant species in a forest. Which field does this research primarily fall under?
- Taxonomy
- Ethnobotany
- Ecology (correct)
- Natural History
Which of the following best illustrates the 'distribution' pillar of natural history?
Which of the following best illustrates the 'distribution' pillar of natural history?
- Analyzing the chemical composition of a newly discovered medicinal plant.
- Studying the migration patterns of monarch butterflies and the factors influencing their chosen habitats. (correct)
- Examining the genetic relationships between different species of oak trees.
- Observing the hunting techniques used by a pack of wolves.
A conservation group aims to reintroduce a native plant species to its historical range. How might Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) best assist this project?
A conservation group aims to reintroduce a native plant species to its historical range. How might Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) best assist this project?
- By providing detailed genetic information about the plant species.
- By offering insights into the plant's traditional uses and its role in the local ecosystem, as well as sustainable management practices. (correct)
- By establishing a controlled laboratory environment mirroring the plant's natural habitat.
- By supplying advanced technological tools for monitoring the plant's growth.
Which activity exemplifies ethnobotany research?
Which activity exemplifies ethnobotany research?
Which of the following is a significant threat to the preservation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)?
Which of the following is a significant threat to the preservation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)?
Which of the following scenarios highlights a similarity between Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Academic Ecological Knowledge (AEK)?
Which of the following scenarios highlights a similarity between Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Academic Ecological Knowledge (AEK)?
In the context of studying a forest ecosystem, which factor would be considered 'abiotic'?
In the context of studying a forest ecosystem, which factor would be considered 'abiotic'?
A researcher aims to understand the historical distribution of a plant species before significant human impact. Which approach would be most effective?
A researcher aims to understand the historical distribution of a plant species before significant human impact. Which approach would be most effective?
A land acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes Indigenous peoples. What key element should a land acknowledgement include?
A land acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes Indigenous peoples. What key element should a land acknowledgement include?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Academic Ecological Knowledge (AEK) for conservation?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Academic Ecological Knowledge (AEK) for conservation?
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Natural History
Natural History
Study of animals and plants, focusing on behaviors, interactions, and organization.
Ecology
Ecology
Scientific study of interactions of organisms with their environment, including biotic and abiotic components.
Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Living organisms in an area.
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
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Land Acknowledgement
Land Acknowledgement
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Native peoples Natural History
Native peoples Natural History
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TEK
TEK
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AEK
AEK
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Ethnobotany
Ethnobotany
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Threats to Ethnobotany
Threats to Ethnobotany
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Study Notes
- Natural history involves studying organismal behavior, interactions, and organization.
- Ecology is the scientific study of how organisms interact with their living and nonliving environment
- Biotic factors include the living organisms of an environment.
- Abiotic factors are the nonliving, physical and chemical parts of the environment.
Three Pillars of Natural History
- Taxonomy and classification groups related species.
- Distribution explains species location based on abiotic and biotic factors.
- Survival focuses on how species obtain nutrients, reproduce, and deal with enemies.
Land Acknowledgement
- It recognizes Indigenous peoples as traditional land stewards.
- It acknowledges their enduring relationship with ancestral lands.
- The Kumeyaay are native to San Diego County and northern Baja California.
- Native peoples needed natural history knowledge for survival and resources.
TEK vs. AEK
- TEK stands for Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
- AEK stands for Academic Ecological Knowledge.
- Shared characteristics include knowledge modification, empirical observation, and pattern recognition.
- TEK is oral and holistic, whereas academic science is written and reductionist.
Merging TEK and AEK
- Ethnobotany, ethnoecology, and ethnobiology merge TEK and AEK.
- Ethnobotany studies plants based on the knowledge of the people who use them.
- It often focuses on medicinal plants.
- It requires research methods such as living with communities.
Threats and Benefits of TEK
- Threats include industrialized cultures, mining, pollution, and knowledge attrition.
- TEK can inform conservation and land management by providing insights into sustainable practices.
- It also fosters understanding of ecosystems and can enhance biodiversity.
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