Understanding Ecological Zones and Their Functions

The video explores the biocultural zones of Kauai, as understood by Hawaiian ancestors. It describes five zones: Wall Kanaka (habitation and cultivation), Wall That Oh (construction resources), Walnut Haley (remote forest for bird catchers), Well Kelly (more remote forest), and Wall Cooler (sacred forest). Each zone has specific uses and resources, reflecting a sustainable approach to land management and biodiversity conservation.

What was the primary goal of Hawaiian ancestors when they examined the landscape?

• To establish trade routes

• To build large cities

• To maximize abundance

• To create tourist attractions

Which activities are primarily associated with the Wall Kanaka zone?

• Tourism and hospitality

• Manufacturing and industry

• Farming and fishing

• Mining and quarrying

Which zone is primarily associated with temple worship and recreation?

• Well Kelly

• Walnut Haley

• Wall Kanaka

• Wall That Oh

What type of resources are primarily found in the Wall That Oh zone?

• Luxury goods

• Construction materials

• Daily food supplies

• Tourist souvenirs

What type of forest management is practiced in the Wall That Oh zone?

• Clear-cutting

• Perpetual abundance management

• Monoculture planting

• Slash-and-burn

What is the primary purpose of the Walnut Haley zone?

• To host cultural festivals

• To provide habitat for native birds

• To serve as a marketplace

• To grow exotic plants

Who primarily accessed the Walnut Haley zone?

• Farmers

• Bird catchers

• Tourists

• Merchants

Which zone is known for being perpetually saturated and cold?

• Well Kelly

• Walnut Haley

• Wall That Oh

• Wall Kanaka

What is the significance of the Wall Cooler zone?

• It is a site for industrial development

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It serves as a core watershed and refugia

• It is used for large-scale agriculture

What is a key characteristic of the Well Kelly zone?

• It is densely populated

• It is a desert area

• It is below the clouds

• It is a commercial hub