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What is the difference between ecology and environmentalism?

  • Ecology and environmentalism are the same thing.
  • Ecology is the study of environmental issues, while environmentalism is the study of ecological issues.
  • Ecology is the study of energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations, while environmentalism is a social and political movement. (correct)
  • Ecology is the study of the environment, while environmentalism is the study of ecosystems.

What is the difference between ecology and environmental science?

  • There is no difference between ecology and environmental science
  • Environmental science is the study of organisms and their environment, while ecology is the study of the environment and human impact on it.
  • Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment, while environmental science is the study of the environment and human impact on it. (correct)
  • Ecology and environmental science are the same thing.

What is the difference between ecology and environmentalism?

Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment, while environmentalism is a social and political movement focused on protecting the environment.

True or false: Ecology, environmentalism, and environmental science are interchangeable terms for the same field of study.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Earth Hour is a global event that takes place on March 25th every year from 8:30-9:30 PM.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Earth Hour?

<p>A one-hour event where people turn off their lights to raise awareness about climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Earth Hour?

<p>A global event that takes place on March 25th from 8:30-9:30 PM to raise awareness about climate change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does photosynthesis shape the air?

<p>Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into oxygen, which shapes the composition of the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of photosynthesis on the air?

<p>Photosynthesis shapes the air. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Photosynthesis is a process that shaped the air we breathe today.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of changes to climate and biodiversity?

<p>They will impact the lives of humans and animals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Earth Hour and when does it occur?

<p>Earth Hour is an annual event on March 25th from 8:30-9:30 PM where individuals and businesses turn off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the real and serious issues that the text mentions?

<p>Climate change and biodiversity crisis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of ecological research?

<p>The study of energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the areas of study in ecological research?

<p>Ecological research covers energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Climate change and biodiversity crisis are not real issues.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Ecological research only focuses on population dynamics and organism-environment relations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ecological research help us preserve our changing world?

<p>Ecological research can help us understand the unknowns of our changing world and develop strategies to mitigate negative impacts on the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of photosynthesis?

<p>Photosynthesis shaped the air we breathe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of ecological research?

<p>Energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Changes to climate and biodiversity have no impact on human lives.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the cod collapse on the ecosystem?

<p>The cod collapse had a significant impact on the nutrient flows between pelagic and benthic food webs within the ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the real and serious issues facing the planet?

<p>Climate change and biodiversity crisis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of changes to climate and biodiversity?

<p>They will impact our lives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The cod collapse had no impact on the ecosystem and nutrient flows between pelagic and benthic food webs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the cod collapse?

<p>It impacted the ecosystem and nutrient flows between pelagic and benthic food webs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of abiotic and biotic factors that affect ecosystems?

<p>Abiotic factors include climate, soil, and water availability, while biotic factors include predation, competition, and symbiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ecological research help us?

<p>By understanding unknowns and preserving our changing world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the cod collapse?

<p>It impacted the nutrient flows between pelagic and benthic food webs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are climate change and biodiversity crisis considered serious issues?

<p>Climate change and biodiversity crisis have far-reaching impacts on our lives and the environment, affecting everything from food production to disease transmission. Without action, their consequences could be catastrophic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Abiotic factors do not affect ecosystems, only biotic factors do.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems, and landscapes?

<p>Abiotic and biotic factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is ecology?

Ecology is the scientific study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. It investigates energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations.

What is environmentalism?

Environmentalism is a social and political movement advocating for the protection and preservation of the natural world. It aims to promote sustainable practices and address environmental problems through advocacy, activism, and policy changes.

What is environmental science?

Environmental science, on the other hand, is a multidisciplinary field that explores the interactions between humans and the environment. It studies how human activities impact the environment and seeks solutions to environmental challenges.

Are ecology, environmentalism, and environmental science the same?

No, they are different. Ecology is the science of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. Environmental science focuses on the interactions between humans and the environment. And environmentalism is a social and political movement advocating for environmental protection.

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What is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour is a global event that takes place on March 25th every year from 8:30-9:30 PM where individuals and businesses turn off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change.

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How does photosynthesis shape the air?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce energy and release oxygen. This oxygen production over millions of years has shaped the air we breathe today.

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What are climate change and biodiversity crisis?

Climate change and biodiversity crisis are real and serious issues facing our planet. These changes can have drastic impacts on ecosystems and human lives.

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What is the scope of ecological research?

Ecological research investigates energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations. It aims to understand the complex web of life and how it functions.

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What was the impact of the cod collapse?

The cod collapse in the North Atlantic had a significant impact on the ecosystem. It disrupted the nutrient flows between pelagic (open ocean) and benthic (sea floor) food webs, leading to changes in species abundance and overall ecosystem health.

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What are abiotic and biotic factors?

Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem that influence organisms. Examples include climate, soil composition, water availability, and sunlight. Biotic factors are living organisms, such as predators, prey, competitors, and symbionts, that interact within an ecosystem.

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Study Notes

  1. Short BBC podcast on Fungi inspired by "The Last of Us" show.
  2. Earth Hour is on March 25th from 8:30-9:30 PM.
  3. Ecology is not the same as environmentalism or environmental science.
  4. Climate change and biodiversity crisis are real and serious issues with solutions.
  5. Photosynthesis shaped the air and trees make their own rainfall.
  6. Changes to climate and biodiversity will impact our lives.
  7. The scope of ecological research includes energy flow, chemical cycling, species interactions, population dynamics, and organism-environment relations.
  8. Ecological research can help us understand unknowns and preserve our changing world.
  9. The cod collapse impacted the ecosystem and nutrient flows between pelagic and benthic food webs.
  10. Abiotic and biotic factors affect individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems, and landscapes.

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Test your knowledge of ecology and environmental science with our quiz! From the importance of photosynthesis to the impact of climate change on biodiversity, this quiz covers a range of topics related to ecology. Learn about the scope of ecological research and how it can help us understand and preserve our changing world. Plus, discover the effects of the cod collapse on nutrient flows and explore the role of abiotic and biotic factors in ecosystem dynamics. Sharpen your environmental knowledge and take our quiz today!

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