Ecology Quiz on Historical Concepts

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In which year was the term ecology coined?

  • 1868 (correct)
  • 1870
  • 1866
  • 1872

Who first introduced the ecological approach?

  • Karl Mobius
  • Charles Darwin
  • Theophrastus (correct)
  • Georges Buffon

In what year did Georges Buffon begin systematizing knowledge about animal-environment relations?

  • 1788
  • 1756 (correct)
  • 1707
  • 1800

Which scientist defined ecology as scientific natural history in 'Animal Ecology'?

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Who applied the concept of community in ecology?

<p>Karl Mobius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ecology focuses on the interaction of groups or communities with their environment?

<p>Synecology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of study focuses on both organisms and their habitat?

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

Which subdivision of ecology examines the ecology of an individual organism?

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

Which ecological approach focuses on the interactions between living and non-living components as a system?

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What is the focus of Population Ecology?

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Which Greek term translates to 'home or estate' within ecological contexts?

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

The study of communities and their environments is categorized under which ecological subdivision?

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In which year was the concept of the ecosystem first introduced?

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Which book did Georges Buffon publish to systematize knowledge about animals and their environments?

<p>Natural History (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with pioneering the study of 'Animal Ecology' and published a foundational book in 1927?

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Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of Autecology?

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Which of the following factors was NOT studied by Theophrastus in relation to plant ecology?

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Which of the following individuals is NOT typically associated with early ecological studies?

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Flashcards

Year of Ecology term coined

The term "ecology" was introduced in 1868.

First ecological approach

Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher, introduced the initial ecological approach.

Buffon's environment classification year

Georges Buffon systematized animal relations to their environment in 1756.

Ecological Scientific Natural History

Charles Elton defined ecology as "scientific natural history" in his book, "Animal Ecology."

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Community in ecology

Karl Mobius applied the concept of "community" in ecology.

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Ecosystem concept

Sir Arthur Tansley introduced the concept of an 'ecosystem' or 'ecological system'.

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Prof. P.Dudgeon's contribution year

Prof. P.Dudgeon's first ecological contribution was in 1921.

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International Biological Programme years

The IBP was implemented from 1964 to 1974.

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Community Ecology

The study of interacting species within a specific area.

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Population Ecology

The study of a single species and its population dynamics within an ecosystem.

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Ecosystem Approach

An ecological approach that studies interactions between living and nonliving components as a system.

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Oikos

Greek word meaning "home" or "estate," used in ecology to represent the environment of an organism.

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Logos

Greek word meaning "study." In ecology, it refers to the study of a subject.

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Autecology

Study of individual species and its relationship with the environment.

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Synecology

Study of groups of organisms and communities in their environment.

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Ecosystem

A system involving both living and non-living components.

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International Biological Programme (IBP)

Focused on the biological basis of productivity and human welfare.

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Habitat Ecology

Study of organism's relationship with their specific habitat.

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