19.1 populations in ecosystems

Question 1

ecology definition

Answer 1

study of the inter- relationship between organisms and their environment

Question 2

population definition

Answer 2

All organisms of one species in a habitat at the same time

Question 3

ecosystem definition

Answer 3

dynamic system made up of a community and its abiotic factors

Question 4

carrying capacity definition

Answer 4

population size an ecosystem can support

Question 5

species definition

Answer 5

individuals than can successful reproduce to produce living fertile offspring

Question 6

community definition

Answer 6

populations of different species in the same habitat at the same time

Question 7

habitat definition

Answer 7

place where an organism lives

Question 8

microhabitat definition

Answer 8

small habitat with its own microclimate

Question 9

niche definition

Answer 9

how an organism fits into its environment

Question 10

abiotic factor definition

Answer 10

non- living factors

Question 11

biotic factor definition

Answer 11

living factors