1. What are the major factors influencing species diversity in an ecosystem, and how do they interact with each other?
2. Describe the concept of ecological succession and provide examples of primary and secondary succession.
3. Explain the concept of trophic cascades and provide an example of a trophic cascade in a specific ecosystem.
4. Discuss the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
5. What are the main causes and consequences of habitat fragmentation, and how does it affect ecological communities?
6. Explain the concept of keystone species and provide examples of keystone species in different ecosystems.
7. Discuss the principles and challenges of ecological restoration in degraded ecosystems.
8. Describe the various types of symbiotic relationships in ecology and provide examples for each type.
9. Discuss the factors influencing population growth and regulation in ecological systems.
10. Explain the concept of ecosystem resilience and discuss the factors that contribute to the resilience of ecosystems in the face of disturbances.
11. How do human activities such as deforestation and industrialization impact the Earth’s carbon cycle?
12. What are the long-term effects of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems?
13. How do changes in temperature and precipitation patterns due to climate change affect plant and animal communities?
14. How can we prevent the extinction of endangered species and protect biodiversity?
15. How do invasive species impact native ecosystems, and what can be done to mitigate their effects?