Chapter 3 (Ecology) Flashcards
1
Q
What is ecology?
A
The study of the Earth, the interaction of organisms with one another and with their physical and chemical environment.
2
Q
Scientists classify their studies of ecological interactions into 4 levels. Name these levels.
A
~Populations
~Communities
~Ecosystems
~Biosphere
3
Q
What does the biosphere consist of?
A
The Atmosphere, Ecosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithospere
4
Q
What does the ecosphere represent?
A
All the living organisms
5
Q
What is an organism?
A
A single individual species that is found in a spesific ecosystem
6
Q
A group of the same species living in the same designated area is called…
A
A population
7
Q
What does a community consist of?
A
Different populations that live together in the same area
