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Which month shows the highest temperature recorded according to the provided data?
Which month shows the highest temperature recorded according to the provided data?
- May
- July (correct)
- June
- August
The Boreal forest (Taiga) is a type of desert biome.
The Boreal forest (Taiga) is a type of desert biome.
False (B)
What type of graph is suggested to be created for the Ecosystem Poster?
What type of graph is suggested to be created for the Ecosystem Poster?
Climate Diagram
The __________ shows the Levels of Organization in an ecosystem.
The __________ shows the Levels of Organization in an ecosystem.
Match the biome with its correct description:
Match the biome with its correct description:
What is the field of ecology primarily concerned with?
What is the field of ecology primarily concerned with?
Abiotic factors include living components of an ecosystem.
Abiotic factors include living components of an ecosystem.
Who began the field of ecology in 1866?
Who began the field of ecology in 1866?
The study of interactions between biotic and ________ components is a key aspect of ecology.
The study of interactions between biotic and ________ components is a key aspect of ecology.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is not a biotic factor?
Which of the following is not a biotic factor?
Ecosystems can be affected by both biotic and abiotic factors.
Ecosystems can be affected by both biotic and abiotic factors.
What major abiotic factors determine the distribution of organisms?
What major abiotic factors determine the distribution of organisms?
What is an adaptation in the context of biology?
What is an adaptation in the context of biology?
Tolerance refers to the inability to survive under suboptimal conditions.
Tolerance refers to the inability to survive under suboptimal conditions.
What does a climograph represent?
What does a climograph represent?
Desert organisms can tolerate temperature ranges from __________ to __________.
Desert organisms can tolerate temperature ranges from __________ to __________.
Match the following biomes with their characteristics:
Match the following biomes with their characteristics:
Which of the following statements is true regarding biomes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding biomes?
Climographs are useful for determining the type of biome in a specific location.
Climographs are useful for determining the type of biome in a specific location.
What is the primary purpose of a climograph?
What is the primary purpose of a climograph?
Every species of organism has particular adaptations that make it well suited to a particular __________.
Every species of organism has particular adaptations that make it well suited to a particular __________.
Which of the following best explains the concept of tolerance in organisms?
Which of the following best explains the concept of tolerance in organisms?
Which of the following is NOT considered an abiotic factor affecting bullfrogs?
Which of the following is NOT considered an abiotic factor affecting bullfrogs?
The biosphere includes all levels of ecological organization.
The biosphere includes all levels of ecological organization.
What is the broadest level of ecological organization?
What is the broadest level of ecological organization?
A collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place and their physical environment is called an ______.
A collection of all the organisms that live in a particular place and their physical environment is called an ______.
Match the following levels of ecological organization with their definitions:
Match the following levels of ecological organization with their definitions:
Which level of ecological organization is made up of groups of individuals of the same species?
Which level of ecological organization is made up of groups of individuals of the same species?
Most organisms are evenly distributed throughout the biosphere.
Most organisms are evenly distributed throughout the biosphere.
Name one biotic factor affecting ecosystems.
Name one biotic factor affecting ecosystems.
The biosphere extends 5 to 6 miles above the Earth's surface to the deepest parts of the ______.
The biosphere extends 5 to 6 miles above the Earth's surface to the deepest parts of the ______.
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as affecting ecosystems?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as affecting ecosystems?
Which of the following is NOT a nonliving component of an ecosystem?
Which of the following is NOT a nonliving component of an ecosystem?
A community consists of both living and nonliving components.
A community consists of both living and nonliving components.
Define species evenness.
Define species evenness.
A _____ is a complex of terrestrial ecosystems that covers a large area.
A _____ is a complex of terrestrial ecosystems that covers a large area.
What does species richness measure?
What does species richness measure?
Match the following ecological terms with their definitions:
Match the following ecological terms with their definitions:
Ecologists only measure biodiversity using species richness.
Ecologists only measure biodiversity using species richness.
An organismal scientist focuses on the adaptations that allow organisms to overcome _____ of their environment.
An organismal scientist focuses on the adaptations that allow organisms to overcome _____ of their environment.
What is the simplest level of organization in ecology?
What is the simplest level of organization in ecology?
Flashcards
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
A biome with four distinct seasons, characterized by trees that lose their leaves in the fall. It experiences moderate temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
Temperate Rainforest
Temperate Rainforest
A biome with mild temperatures and high rainfall year-round. It has lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems.
Temperate Grassland
Temperate Grassland
A biome with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate rainfall. It is characterized by grasses and herbaceous plants.
Woodland/Shrubland
Woodland/Shrubland
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Subtropical Desert
Subtropical Desert
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Ecology
Ecology
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Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
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Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
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What is Ecology?
What is Ecology?
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What are biotic factors?
What are biotic factors?
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
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What are the two major abiotic factors that influence the distribution of organisms?
What are the two major abiotic factors that influence the distribution of organisms?
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What is an ecosystem?
What is an ecosystem?
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Nonliving Ecosystem Components
Nonliving Ecosystem Components
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Community
Community
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Species Richness
Species Richness
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Species Evenness
Species Evenness
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Population
Population
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Organism
Organism
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Biome
Biome
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Factors Determining Biome Characteristics
Factors Determining Biome Characteristics
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Adaptation
Adaptation
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Tolerance (in biology)
Tolerance (in biology)
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Transitional Areas
Transitional Areas
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Climograph
Climograph
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Temperature
Temperature
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Precipitation
Precipitation
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Jeju Island Data
Jeju Island Data
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30+ Years of Data
30+ Years of Data
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Biome Review
Biome Review
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Biosphere
Biosphere
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Levels of Ecological Organization
Levels of Ecological Organization
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Factors Affecting Ecosystems
Factors Affecting Ecosystems
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Sunlight, Temperature, Water Availability, and Soil Type
Sunlight, Temperature, Water Availability, and Soil Type
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Study Notes
Introduction to Ecology Part 1
- Ecology studies interactions between organisms and their environment, including relationships between biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components.
- The term "ECO" comes from the Greek "oikos," meaning house. Initiated by Ernst Haeckel in 1866, students should build vocabulary lists and note unfamiliar terms.
Vocabulary
- Students should enhance their vocabulary using flashcards, Quizlet, and Google Docs; submissions of lists aren't mandatory, and pop quizzes may occur.
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
- Ecosystems are influenced by biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors.
- Biotic factors encompass all living things an organism interacts with (e.g., parasites, pathogens, food sources, competition, predators).
- Abiotic factors include elements like temperature, humidity, pH, salinity, oxygen level, sunlight, soil type, rainfall, climate, and wind/precipitation.
- These factors are essential in determining the distribution of organisms.
- Temperature and water availability are key abiotic factors determining organism distribution
Levels of Ecological Organization
- Ecological organization follows a hierarchical structure.
- Starting from broad to specific levels: biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms.
The Biosphere
- The biosphere encompasses all regions of Earth inhabited by life (land, water, and air).
- All organisms are part of the biosphere.
- Life is not evenly distributed; it is primarily found a few meters above the Earth's surface and in the ocean.
- The biosphere extends 5-6 miles above the surface to the deepest parts of the ocean.
Ecosystems
- Ecosystems are units that comprise all living organisms in a specific area, along with their abiotic environment.
Communities
- A community encompasses all living organisms within a particular area.
- Communities can contain thousands of different species, representing interacting organisms (e.g. the example of a pond ecosystem involving fish, insects, turtles, etc).
- Ecologists use species richness and species evenness to assess biodiversity.
Populations
- A population comprises all members of the same species living within a specific area.
- Multiple species in a given area can constitute a community, with communities made up of many populations.
Organisms
- Organisms are individual living entities.
- Organismal scientists concentrate on the adaptations that enable organisms to overcome ecological challenges.
Quick Check
- Students should number their paper from 1-8.
- When provided with an image, identify the level of biological organization it represents.
Biomes of the World
- A biome is a large terrestrial ecosystem characterized by specific soil types, climate, plants, and animals.
- Biomes are shaped by abiotic factors.
- Biomes can contain transitional zones with gradual changes in characteristics.
- Biomes represent widespread interactions at different scales, from individual organisms to global patterns.
- Tolerance is the ability for organisms to survive and reproduce in conditions that differ from their optimal conditions.
Climographs
- Climographs show average monthly precipitation and temperature over a year.
- Climographs are an important tool for determining what type of biome exists in a particular area.
- They are generally based on 30 or more years of data and help identify different biome types.
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This quiz covers the basics of ecology, including the interactions between organisms and their environment. It emphasizes the importance of vocabulary development related to ecological concepts. Students will utilize resources like flashcards and Quizlet for better retention of terms and definitions.
