18 Questions
What type of plants are characteristic of open land wildlife habitat elements?
Grasses and legumes
What do herbaceous plants lack in comparison to woody plants?
Persistent woody stem above ground
Which type of plants are essential for woodland wildlife habitat elements?
Grasses and legumes
Which type of habitat is suitable for wetland wildlife species?
Habitats with water bodies like marshes
Which of the following is NOT an essential element for open land wildlife habitat?
Aquatic plants
What distinguishes woodland wildlife habitat elements from open land wildlife habitat elements?
Need for hardwood woody plants
Which natural ventilation technique involves positive air pressure on the windward side and negative pressure on the leeward side?
Stack effect
What term is used to describe the method of inducing indoor ventilation due to wind forces?
Wind control regulator
In which climate type are buildings typically constructed with small windows, light colors, and massive construction?
Hot and dry climates
To maximize ventilation in urban settings with little wind, what architectural feature is often used?
Wind scoops
Which method is considered the most effective for cooling a building in terms of solar control?
Shading windows, walls, and roof from direct solar radiation
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of warm air escaping from openings at the top of stacks while cooler air enters from openings near the ground?
Stack effect
What type of vegetation typically thrives in moist to wet sites, excluding submerged or floating aquatic plants?
Herbaceous plants
What is the depth limit for water impoundments in shallow water development?
5 feet
Which type of climate experiences a severe lack of available water?
Hot Arid
How do temperatures vary with elevation during the daytime?
Increase by 3 deg for every 1000 ft.
Which factor influences surface temperature, making it warmer?
Perpendicular slope to the sun's rays
What type of airflow can abrupt forms cause in a habitat?
Unpleasant air turbulence
Learn about the essential habitat elements for open land wildlife like birds and mammals associated with crop fields, meadows, and pastures. Explore the importance of grain and seed crops, grasses, legumes, and wild herbaceous upland plants for supporting wildlife in non-forested lands.
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