Topic 3: Ecological Terminology

Question 1

Taxonomy

Answer 1

The science of grouping organisms according to their similarities in features

Question 2

Species

Answer 2

Group of closely related organism that resemble each other more than members of other groups
Can produce fertile offspring

Question 3

Evolution

Answer 3

The process that changes the fence pool of a species , in some cases separating gene pools into speperate species
Driven by increased chances of survival and adaptation

Question 4

Habitat

Answer 4

An area or location where a species or community of species lives

Question 5

ecological niches

Answer 5

The role a species plays in its habitat
Can only be occupied by a single species

Question 6

Population

Answer 6

All the individuals of a single species that live in a particular area

Question 7

Community of species

Answer 7

All the members of all the species that live in an area

Question 8

Ecosystems

Answer 8

Combination of abiotic and biotic features of an area
Include species relationships
Relatively self contains

Question 9

Biome

Answer 9

Large geographical region with specific climatic conditions within which a characteristic community of species lives

Question 10

Biosphere

Answer 10

All of planet earth that is inhabited by living organisms including land surface,soil and water