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Which of the following best defines ecology?
Which of the following best defines ecology?
- The study of the relationships between organisms and the environment (correct)
- The study of animal and plant species in a particular area
- The study of the nonliving, physical components of the environment
- The study of the interactions between organisms at every stage of life and death
What is an ecosystem?
What is an ecosystem?
- A classification of biomes based on climatic conditions
- A small area where organisms interact with each other
- A network of animal and plant species that depend on each other to sustain life (correct)
- A big area like the ocean where organisms interact with each other
What does an ecosystem consist of?
What does an ecosystem consist of?
- All the organisms and nonliving components in a particular area (correct)
- All the nonliving, physical components of the environment
- All the interactions between organisms at every stage of life and death
- All the organisms living in a particular area
What is the study of the distributions, abundance, and relationships of organisms called?
What is the study of the distributions, abundance, and relationships of organisms called?
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What is a fundamental classification of biomes based on?
What is a fundamental classification of biomes based on?
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Study Notes
Ecology and Ecosystems
- Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
Ecosystems
- An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living components interacting with each other in a specific environment.
- An ecosystem consists of biotic factors (living organisms, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms) and abiotic factors (non-living components, such as water, sunlight, and soil).
Biogeography
- Biogeography is the study of the distributions, abundance, and relationships of organisms.
Biomes
- Biomes are classified fundamentally based on climate.
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Test your knowledge on ecological concepts with this quiz! Learn about the relationships between organisms and their environment, the study of distributions and abundance, and the interactions within ecosystems. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these fundamental ecological concepts.
