Assignment:
Essay question 1.
Explain what edge effect is and its potential effects on both abiotic and biotic factors. Describe one example from a peer-reviewed study. Give the citation by including the URL of the article. (2 and a 1/2 pages minimum)
Essay question 2.
Explain the differences between species richness and species evenness of a community. How is each value quantified? Describe one example from a peer reviewed study using one or both of these values in studying a community. Give the citation by including the URL of the article. ( 2 page minimum)
Essay question 3
Do you consider soil as non-living or living entity? Justify your answer. (1 and half pages minimum)