12 Questions
What is ecology?
The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and the environment.
Define an ecosystem.
An ecosystem is a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life.
Explain the level of organization in an ecosystem.
It includes species, populations, communities, and the ecosystem itself.
What are abiotic components in an ecosystem?
Nonliving aspects such as sunlight, inorganic nutrients, soil type, water, temperature, and wind.
What are biotic components in an ecosystem?
Various populations of species that form the community.
Explain the concept of a population in an ecosystem.
A population consists of the same species living in the same area.
What is the main energy source for autotrophs to produce organic nutrients in an ecosystem?
Solar energy
What type of organisms are known as producers in an ecosystem?
Autotrophs
Which organisms are categorized as chemoautotrophs in an ecosystem?
Some bacteria
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Break down nonliving organic matter
What is the interconnecting pathways of energy flow represented by in ecosystems?
Food webs
What is a single path of energy flow through organisms called?
Food chain
Test your knowledge on ecology and ecosystems by understanding the interactions among organisms, environments, and the concept of ecosystems. Explore the level of organization within ecosystems including species, populations, and communities.
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