Landscape Ecology 1. What are the 3 landscape elements and briefly explain, using and example, what each is? 2. What are the different types of 'habitat patches'? Give an example of each. 3. Given 2 examples of linear features. 4. What are the different kinds of 'boundaries'? Give an example of each. 5. What is GIS and for what is it used? 6. Briefly explain 'Metapopulation dynamics' being sure to explain why it is important to understand habitat patchiness, habitat variation and the movement of individuals. What is a 'source' vs a 'sink'? 7. Give 2 examples of how you would monitor the movement of individuals (be sure to describe the techniques that you would use). 8. What is habitat suitability mapping? Briefly explain what you need to know to map suitable habitats. 9. In the Saw-whet Owl example, what were the effect of 'high' levels of habitat loss? What was the effect of 'low' levels of habitat loss? What then was the bes habitat structure with respect to their reproductive success? 10. In which ways may climate change affect the range/distribution of species? Give an example. 11. What are the 3 levels of landscape ecology management? Give an example of management at each level.