Ecology Concepts and Definitions

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the difference between a population and a community?

A population is a group of different species, while a community is a group of the same species.

A population includes different species, while a community includes the same species.

A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is a group of different species. (correct)

A population refers to abiotic factors, while a community refers to biotic factors.

Which of the following is considered part of an ecosystem?

Medical innovations

Carrying capacity

Public assistance

Climate conditions (correct)

What is the biosphere?

A major regional community of organisms

The study of populations and communities

All the regions of Earth that include living things (correct)

The greatest number of individuals a population can sustain

How do humans extend their carrying capacity?

By medical innovations Signup and view all the answers

What are the climate factors that affect biomes?

Sun and rain Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

All of the organisms along with nonliving things in a given area Signup and view all the answers

How is a biome defined?

A major community characterized by plant communities and climate conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the carrying capacity of a population?

The number of individuals a population can support Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect biomes?

Medical innovations Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a community from an ecosystem?

A community includes both living and nonliving elements Signup and view all the answers

Ecology Concepts and Definitions

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the difference between a population and a community?

Which of the following is considered part of an ecosystem?

What is the biosphere?

How do humans extend their carrying capacity?

What are the climate factors that affect biomes?

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

How is a biome defined?

What is meant by the carrying capacity of a population?

Which factor does NOT affect biomes?

What distinguishes a community from an ecosystem?

More Quizzes Like This

Ecology and Biology Vocabulary Quiz

Population Ecology Quiz

Introduction to Ecology Concepts

Ecology: Study of Organisms, Populations, and Communities Quiz

Upgrade to continue