Evolution of Ecology

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Questions and Answers

Who is considered the father of Botany?

  • Theophrastus (correct)
  • Ecology
  • Aristotle
  • The founders of ecology

How old is the subject of ecology?

  • 2300 to 2400 years old (correct)
  • As old as civilization
  • 500 years old
  • 100 years old

Who was a student of Aristotle?

  • The founders of ecology
  • Botany
  • Theophrastus (correct)
  • Ecology

What will be discussed in the lecture on Historical Overview of Ecology?

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

What is a basic tenet of ecology?

<p>Interrelationships between animals and their environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which module are we beginning today?

<p>Ecology of Changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a major change is brought into an ecosystem?

<p>The ecosystem becomes doomed towards extinction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a major change that can have a negative consequence on an ecosystem?

<p>Oil spill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there some amount of resilience in an ecosystem?

<p>Yes, an ecosystem can always revert back to normal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the question of ecosystem resilience important?

<p>Because it affects the stability of the ecosystem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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