Ecology: Levels of Ecological Organization
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What is the scientific study of interactions among/between organisms and their environment?

  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Ecology (correct)
  • Which level of ecological organization includes a group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area?

  • Species
  • Community
  • Ecosystem
  • Population (correct)
  • What are the nonliving parts of the environment that influence organisms called?

  • Abiotic factors (correct)
  • Primary producers
  • Biotic factors
  • Autotrophs
  • Which organisms capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and convert it into forms living cells can use?

    <p>Producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first producers of energy-rich compounds that are later used by other organisms called?

    <p>Primary producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms?

    <p>Biome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for organisms that capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and convert it into forms living cells can use?

    <p>Primary producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of ecological organization includes a group of similar organisms that breed and produce fertile offspring?

    <p>Species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the scientific study of interactions among/between organisms and their environment?

    <p>Ecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of environmental pollution?

    <p>The addition of impurities to the environment causing undesirable changes in its characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pollution is characterized by adding impurities to the air?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are non-degradable pollutants?

    <p>Pollutants that are never degraded by any natural process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a degradable or non-persistent pollutant?

    <p>Pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of pollutants classified as 'gas'?

    <p>Nox, SOx, COx</p> Signup and view all the answers

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