18 Questions
What is the primary reason why humans alter the earth's ecosystems more than any other species?
Because of their impact on biodiversity and climate change
What is the term for the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environments?
Ecology
What type of factors include water, light, air, and minerals?
Abiotic factors
Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
Invertebrate
What is the term for the living components of an ecosystem?
Biotic factors
What is the term for the process of controlling changes caused by humans to ecosystems?
Conservation biology
What is a major concern related to the growth of human populations and the decline of other species?
Explosive growth of populations of some living things and dwindling numbers of others
Which of the following disciplines is NOT typically drawn upon in the study of ecology?
Sociology
What is a key factor influencing an organism's ability to grow and reproduce in a particular environment?
The organism's adaptability to the environment
What is the primary focus of human ecology?
Examining the relationships between humans and the natural environment
According to Klemow's 11 basic ecological concepts, what is a key aspect of ecological literacy?
Determining what comprises basic ecological literacy
What is the primary goal of understanding ecosystem interactions and energy flow?
To understand the complex relationships within ecosystems
What is the primary factor that prevents a population from growing indefinitely?
Factors in the environment
What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?
To convert non-living energy into biologically useful forms
What is the term for the process by which nutrients are converted from non-biological to biological forms?
Nutrient cycling
What is the result of the interaction between organisms in a community?
Either helpful or harmful effects on each other
What is the term for a group of populations of different species that live in the same area?
Community
What is the primary source of energy for all ecosystems?
The sun
Test your knowledge of ecology fundamentals, including the definition of ecology, populations, and communities. Learn how species respond to their environment and how populations grow or decline.
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