1. What is the question that this study aimed to answer? State the hypothesis that you tested.
I completed the lab but I don't understand what it is that I am testing. The lab had me test fragmentation at 0,25,50 and 75%.Included Spiny Grass, Blue bunch wheat flower, deer elk, and wolf.
objective:
Investigate the effects of habitat fragmentation associated with deforestation and urban sprawl on forest food webs and ecosystem processes. Learn how to use the scientific method to address questions in environmental science and apply scientific findings to recommend management solutions. Determine the percent of intact forest that must be maintained in order to protect the Pinchot Forest Reserve’s biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Based on the objective provided, the study aimed to investigate the effects of habitat fragmentation on forest food webs and ecosystem processes, specifically in the Pinchot Forest Reserve. The specific hypothesis that was tested is not mentioned in the information provided, but the study likely aimed to determine the relationship between the level of fragmentation (0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%) and its impact on the biodiversity and ecosystem services within the forest reserve.
To test this hypothesis, the lab had you conduct experiments regarding fragmentation at different levels (0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%). This involved studying various elements within the forest, including Spiny Grass, Blue bunch wheat flower, deer elk, and wolves. By examining the changes in these elements caused by different levels of fragmentation, the study aimed to understand the effects of habitat fragmentation on the forest's food webs and ecosystem processes. Ultimately, the goal was to determine the percentage of intact forest that needs to be maintained in order to protect the biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Pinchot Forest Reserve.