Ecology and Environmental Factors Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is ecology?

The division of biology that studies human anatomy

The study of living organisms in isolation

The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings (correct)

A field focusing solely on abiotic factors

What is a biotic factor?

A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism or the environment.

What is an abiotic factor?

A nonliving condition or thing that influences or affects an ecosystem and the organisms in it.

What does the term population refer to?

All the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country. Signup and view all the answers

How is a species defined?

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. Signup and view all the answers

What is a community in ecological terms?

A group of people or organisms living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ecosystem?

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ecology and Environmental Factors

Ecology: A branch of biology focused on the relationships between organisms and their environment.
Biotic Factor: Living components of an ecosystem that influence other organisms, including predators, prey, human effects, and disease.
Abiotic Factor: Nonliving elements affecting ecosystems, such as climate, soil type, and water availability; critical for determining species survival.

Population and Species

Population: Refers to all individuals within a specific area or community, crucial for studying dynamics and interactions within ecosystems.
Species: A natural taxonomic grouping of organisms that can interbreed; identified by a Latin binomial nomenclature (e.g., Homo sapiens).

Community and Ecosystem

Community: A collective of individuals living in a shared environment and/or sharing similar characteristics.
Ecosystem: An interconnected system of living organisms (biotic) and their physical environment (abiotic) functioning together.

Description

Test your knowledge on key concepts in ecology, including biotic and abiotic factors, populations, communities, and ecosystems. This quiz will cover essential terminology and relationships that shape our understanding of environmental sciences.