The Scientific Method
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What is the first step of the scientific method described in the text?

  • Asking a question based on an observation (correct)
  • Conducting background research
  • Testing the hypothesis through an experiment
  • Constructing a hypothesis
  • What is the definition of ecology?

  • The study of evolutionary change
  • The study of interactions between organisms and the environment (correct)
  • The study of abiotic factors
  • The study of physiological, evolutionary, and behavioral ecology
  • What is the relationship between ecology and evolution?

  • Evolutionary change does not affect ecological interactions
  • Ecology has no impact on evolutionary processes
  • Ecological interactions can cause evolutionary change and vice versa (correct)
  • Ecology and evolution are unrelated fields of study
  • What does organismal ecology study?

    <p>How an organism's structure, physiology, and behavior meet environmental challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of abiotic factors?

    <p>Temperature, water, oxygen, salinity, sunlight, wind, rocks, and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a research question in organismal ecology?

    <p>How does a flamingo respond to a stressful environmental event?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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