Ecology 101: Interactions and Habitats
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What aspect of an ecosystem is responsible for providing the stage on which the drama of life unfolds?

  • Abiotic factors (correct)
  • Communities
  • Biotic factors
  • Ecological niches
  • Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

  • Deer (correct)
  • Rainfall
  • Temperature
  • Soil composition
  • What is the term for the variety of different species present in an ecosystem?

  • Ecosystem
  • Ecological niche
  • Community
  • Biodiversity (correct)
  • What is the term for the specific job or role that a species occupies in an ecosystem?

    <p>Ecological niche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when two animals want to live in the exact same 'home' and have the same 'job'?

    <p>Competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a group of interacting plants and animals in an area?

    <p>Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of ecology as a scientific study?

    <p>The interactions among organisms and their environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a habitat and a community?

    <p>A habitat is where a species lives, while a community is where multiple species interact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best analogy for an ecosystem?

    <p>A neighborhood with its houses, parks, and wildlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of an ecological community?

    <p>It is a sum of all living organisms sharing a particular space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of studying the interactions among organisms and their environments in ecology?

    <p>To understand how organisms influence each other and are affected by their surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main similarity between a habitat and a home?

    <p>Both provide shelter and comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

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