Introduction to Ecology: Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Climate, and Population Growth
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What does 'density' refer to in a population context?

  • Statistical study of populations
  • Movement of individuals into a population
  • Measurement of population per unit area or unit volume (correct)
  • Number of individuals in an area
  • Which factor is known to increase as population size increases?

  • Immigration
  • Density-independent factors
  • Density-dependent factors (correct)
  • Emigration
  • What is 'dispersion' in the context of a population?

  • Spatial pattern of individuals in a population relative to one another (correct)
  • Movement of individuals out of a population
  • Number of individuals in an area
  • Statistical study of populations
  • 'Demography' is the statistical study of _____.

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

    What does biodiversity refer to in an ecosystem?

    <p>Number of different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sir Arthur George Tansley, what makes up an ecosystem?

    <p>Both living and nonliving factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes diversity of genes from genetic variability?

    <p>Diversity refers to number of genes, variability to genetic characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example best illustrates the diversity of ecosystems?

    <p>Lakes, ponds, rivers, rocky coast, sand dune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'Ecology'?

    <p>The study of interrelationship of different organisms with each other and with their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for humanity to understand its environment according to the text?

    <p>To prevent negative impacts from technology and overexploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Biodiversity refer to from the text?

    <p>The number of species in a specific region or ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some dimensions mentioned in Ecology according to the text?

    <p>Social, political, and economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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