Ecosystem Concepts and Rainforest Restoration

The video tutorial discusses the issue of sloths and jaguars not thriving in Costa Rica's rainforest. It explains the role of ecologists and provides an overview of ecosystems. The restoration efforts in Costa Rica's rainforest are detailed, including a comparison between restored and healthy areas. Data analysis and observations are conducted to understand the ecosystem's health. Instructions for setting up terrariums as models are provided, and different ecosystems are explored. The video concludes with a wrap-up and exit ticket instructions.

What is the primary role of an ecologist?

• To study and draw conclusions about ecosystems

• To sell cattle for beef

• To plant trees in rainforests

• To build terrariums

What was the main reason for the decline of the Costa Rican rainforest?

• Cattle ranching and deforestation

• Tourism

• Urban development

• Natural disasters

How many jaguars were found in the restored project area?

• None

• One

• Two

• Four

What is the constant factor in the comparison of the project and healthy rainforest areas?

• Number of trees

• Number of jaguars

• Number of sloths

• Land area

What is the main goal of the Natural Resource Rescue project?

• To increase tourism in Costa Rica

• To create new species

• To restore the Costa Rican rainforest ecosystem

• To build new cities

What is the purpose of setting up terrariums in the classroom?

• To grow food for the class

• To create a small-scale model of an ecosystem

• To replace the rainforest

• To keep pets

What should students do on page four of their notebook?

• Write a poem

• Draw and label the terrarium

• Calculate tree growth

• List rainforest animals

Which of the following is NOT a sense used for observing ecosystems?

• Touch

• Smell

• Taste

• Sight

Which of the following is a producer in a pond ecosystem?

• Egret

• Fish

• Willow tree

• Raccoon

What is an apex predator in the pond ecosystem example?

• Blue jay

• Egret

• Fish

• Great horned owl