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Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): Give 2 examples of expanding species range distributions that we discussed and observed during the class. Why are these range distributions occurring and what are the potential implications for the resident species?

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! As we traveled down the Lower Suwannee River, we saw a change in the plant community. What caused this change?

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points each): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! Seagrasses, mangroves, saltmarsh grasses and sea oats are all important for what common ecological function?

Short answer (4 points): What is meant by the term gear efficiency (2 points)? Give an example (2 points).

Short answer (4 points): We observed fisheries independent monitoring being conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Cedar Key. Why is this sampling being conducted?

Short answer (4 points): What makes the nearshore water so turbid in Cedar Key (2 points)? Why was it also dark brown when we visited Seahorse Key Marine Lab (2 points)?

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! Which river in Florida that we discussed has no water control structures?

Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): Why it is important to monitor the natural environment over long periods of time? During this class, we observed scientists associated with multiple agencies conducting long-term monitoring. Discuss two environmental/biological characteristics that are being monitored regularly (we discussed at least three) and why these metrics were chosen. 

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! What is a major anthropogenic threat to fish acoustic communication?

Short answer (4 points): What is an ecotone?