Landscape ecology studies spatial patterns and processes of ecosystems over large areas, including both natural and human-altered landscapes. It is not exclusively concerned with terrestrial ecosystems nor is it solely focused on human-designed communities. While human activity is often a major factor in landscape ecology, it also examines natural ecological processes.

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Landscape Ecology

Question 18

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Landscape ecology:

A) is the study of human-designed communities.
B) examines the influences of human activity on natural ecosystems.
C) is exclusively concerned with terrestrial ecosystems.
D) studies spatial patterns of ecological processes operating over large areas.
E) None of these choices is correct

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