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What is the meaning of the word 'ecology'?
The study of interrelationship and interaction of different organisms with each other and with their environment
Who defined the meaning of the word 'ecology'?
Ernst Haeckel
Why is it important for humanity to understand its environment?
To have the ability to modify the environment through technology
What does ecology study apart from interrelationships between organisms and their environment?
Social, political, economic, and technological dimensions
What are the Greek words from which 'ecology' is derived?
‘Oikos’ meaning house, habitat or place of living and ‘Logos’ meaning to study
Test your knowledge on the basics of environment including ecology, ecosystem structure and functions, environmental pollution, and energy resources.
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