Ecology Fundamentals Quiz
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What does the word 'ecology' mean?

  • Study of an organism and its environment (correct)
  • Study of organisms in a community
  • Study of genetic diversity
  • Study of animal behavior
  • What is the definition of a population in ecology?

  • A group of interacting species in an ecosystem
  • A group of individuals of a given species that live in a specific geographic area (correct)
  • A group of organisms with shared genes
  • A group of organisms living closely together
  • What is the definition of an invasive species?

  • Naturally occurring species
  • Alien species which tend to displace natives (correct)
  • Species introduced by human influence
  • Species with shared genes
  • What is a biome in ecology?

    <p>A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'niche' refer to in ecology?

    <p>The role and position a species has in its environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ecology' refer to?

    <p>The study of the distribution, abundance, and dynamics of organisms, their interaction with other organisms and their physical environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a 'biome' in ecology?

    <p>A large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an 'invasive species' in ecology?

    <p>An alien species which tends to displace native species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a 'niche' in ecology?

    <p>The role and position a species has in its environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a 'population' in ecology?

    <p>A group of individuals of a given species that live in a specific geographic area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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