Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! What causes the dark water color in Florida’s blackwater streams?

Short answer (4 points): Name a technique we discussed that is being used to quantify: 1) slow moving or sessile organisms (such as plants or macroinvertebrates) (2 points) and 2) mobile organisms (such as fish) (2 points).

Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): During the visit to Cedar Key, we observed a rookery. Define the term “rookery.” Give an example of why it might be advantageous and name 2 species that we observed using it. What do cottonmouth snakes have to with rookeries?

Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): We visited several ecosystem types both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida. Choose two of the ecosystem types and compare or contrast the hydrological, geological, and biological characteristics of the sites we visited.

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! The area where the rivers meet saltwater is called what?

Short answer (4 points): Name two key physical or chemical parameters that influence aquatic communities in ponds (1 point each) and explain how or why they are influential (1 point each).

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! What fishery regulation was the impetus behind the creation of the Cedar Key clam aquaculture industry?

Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): Scientists believe the restoration of the Lone Cabbage Reef will change the nearshore environment of the Suwannee River in many ways. Describe the motivation behind this restoration, how it was accomplished, and give examples of how it will affect the 1) hydrology and 2) fauna in the region.

Long answer (essay) questions (8 points): Give 2 examples of expanding species range distributions that we discussed and observed during the class. Why are these range distributions occurring and what are the potential implications for the resident species?

Answer the following with a word, words, or phrase, as appropriate. Complete sentences are not necessary (2 points): There may be more than one answer, but you must pick the best ONE! As we traveled down the Lower Suwannee River, we saw a change in the plant community. What caused this change?