Eco-Essentials

1. Habitat is the place where a species lives, while a community is the different species living together in a habitat.
2. Ecosystem is the combination of a community and the physical aspects of its habitat.
3. Abiotic factors refer to the physical aspects of a habitat, while biotic factors refer to the organisms in a habitat.
4. Biodiversity refers to the variety of species living within an ecosystem.
5. Pioneer species are the first organisms to live in a new habitat, while succession is the gradual process of ecological change in a particular area over time.
6. Autotrophs are organisms that produce food, while heterotrophs are organisms that consume food.
7. Trophic levels indicate an organism's position in a sequence of energy transfers.
8. The energy pyramid is a diagram that represents each trophic level by a block.
9. Gross primary productivity is the rate at which solar energy is captured in sugar molecules during photosynthesis, while net primary productivity is the rate at which biomass accumulates.
10. The energy available to organisms in higher trophic levels is less than that in lower trophic levels, resulting in fewer individuals being supported.

Test your knowledge of ecology and ecosystems with this quiz on key concepts and terms. From understanding the difference between habitat and community to identifying trophic levels, this quiz covers topics such as biodiversity, succession, autotrophs, and more. Sharpen your ecological vocabulary and see how much you know about the natural world around us.