What is a benchmark in ecology? Why are they essential?

A benchmark in ecology is a reference point for all other studies. Benchmarks are essential because it gives you the ability to tell if something is above or below the expected level.

Explanation:

glacial erosion, the picking up and movement of earth beneath a glacier, is also referred to as plucking. erosion and transportation of individual pieces of bedrock, especially large "joint block occur as a result of this glacial erosion. plucking is type of erosion in which rocks become frozen into the bottom and sides of the glacier.as the glacier moves downhill it 'plucks' the rocks frozen into the glacier from the ground.