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    MUT

    MANGOSUTHU
    UNIVERSTY O$ 1E CHNOOOY

    MANGOSUTHUUNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    DEPARTMENT OF NATURE CONSERVATION
    BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCES

    COASTAL AND MARINE ECOLOGY I (CMECO11)

    CONTROL TEST 2

    26/10/2023
    Examiner: Mr. Tshapa Marks: 100 marks

    Moderator: Prof. Naidoo Time: 120 minutes


    FILL INYOUR NAME AND STUDENT NUMBER IN YOUR ANSWER SHEET.

    INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

    Question 1

    1. Compare and contrast between the following terms by giving a suitable definition. (1 mark for
    each term = 10}

    1.1 Lotic and Lentic systems

    1.2Eutrophic and Oligotrophic


    1.3 Neuston and Epipsammic

    1.4 Palustrine and Lacustrne


    1.5 Aphotic and Photic

    1|Dage
    Question 2
    2.l Describe three requirements for theformation of hydric soil (3)
    (redoximorphic teatures).
    2.2 Critically discuss the formation of hydric soil. {10}
    oASd scientist, youare reguired to carrvout a wetland delineation at the Makuleke wetland.

    {12)
    ussnow you will complete the task using 3 criteriaand troublesome application of thesecriteria.

    Z.4 LIst 3groups of organisms in aguatic ecosystems and provide examples for each. {6}
    2.5 DiscUss provisional, recreational and regulation services provided by all
    wetland
    types. {12}

    v2.6 ldentify the following classes/categories of wetlands anddescribe their characteristics (biology,
    genesis and moisture regime). (6}

    Question 3
    3.1 List all zonation (A-E) and chatacierize earn 20ne based on their physical and
    chemical features
    such as depth, water chemistry, light, nutrie1s, ard dissolve oxygen.
    (15}

    2| Pag e
    3.2 Using the diagram below describe the significance of turnover and how it affects home
    range/distribution of fish. {6}

    Pre-Turnover

    Post Turnover

    3.3 Using diagram below describe occurrence of fall turnovers in lakes and how it changes vertical
    water chemistry (oxygen and temperature). (20}
    Summner ral
    Winter Spring

    22C 4C
    4°C High o2
    High O2 concentration
    8C
    Concentration 2c
    4°C
    Mixing 6C Mixing
    5C
    4C
    nutrients 4C

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