30 Questions
What does ecology mean?
The study of relationships between living organisms and their environment
Who first introduced the word 'ecology'?
Ernest Hackel
What is the biosphere?
The part of earth that supports life
What do ecologists study?
The relationships between living organisms and their environment
Why do ecologists use models?
To simplify and visualize complex systems
Where do ecologists conduct their studies?
In the biosphere
What are nonliving things in the environment called?
Abiotic factors
What do elephants need to live?
Water, oxygen, and space
What supports life in the biosphere?
The land, water, and air
What is the study of relationships between living organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is the main focus of ecology?
The relationships between living organisms and their environment
Why do ecologists use models in their studies?
To visualize complex systems and manipulate variables more quickly
What is the biosphere?
The part of Earth that supports life
Where do ecologists conduct their studies?
In the biosphere
What are nonliving things in the environment called?
Abiotic factors
What do all organisms depend on in their environment?
Both living and nonliving things
Why do elephants need nonliving things in their environment?
To live, grow, and reproduce
What is the study of nature's houses called?
Ecology
What do plants need to live?
Nonliving things like water, sunlight, and soil
Who first introduced the word 'ecology'?
Ernest Hackel
What is the primary focus of ecology?
Investigating relationships between organisms and their environment
Why do ecologists use models in their studies?
To visualize complex systems
What is the biosphere?
The part of Earth that supports life
Who first introduced the word 'ecology'?
Ernest Hackel
What do all organisms depend on in their environment?
Both living and nonliving things
What supports life in the biosphere?
Land, water, and air
Why do elephants need nonliving things in their environment?
To provide essential resources for survival
What do plants need to live?
$nonliving things like water, sunlight, and nutrients
Where do ecologists conduct their studies?
$In diverse environments with distinct factors
What is the study of nature's houses called?
Ecology
Explore the fundamental concepts of ecology, including the relationships between living organisms and their environment. Learn about the history of ecology and the work of ecologists in studying nature's houses.
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