Exploring the Basics of Ecology

What does the term 'ecology' primarily study?

• Relationships between organisms and their environment

• Geological formations

• Climate patterns

• Astronomical phenomena

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What is interdependence in an ecological context?

• The isolation of species from each other

• The mutual reliance between living organisms and nonliving components

• The dominance of one species over another

• The migration patterns of animals

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What is the primary function of plants in the ecological interdependence?

• Consuming nutrients

• Producing oxygen

• Filtering water

• Producing carbon dioxide

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What is the largest ecological system known as?

• Hydrosphere

• Ecosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

What does the biosphere encompass?

• All water bodies on Earth

• Regions of space explored by humans

• All areas from the ground to the deepest parts of the ocean with life

• Only terrestrial life forms

Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor in a pond ecosystem?

• Insects

• Algae

• pH levels

• Fish

Which factor is abiotic in a pond ecosystem?

• Fish

• Bacteria

• Birds

• Sunlight

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What does a 'niche' refer to in an ecological context?

• The role or job of an organism within its environment

• The physical home of an organism

• A classification of species

• A type of ecosystem

Which organism is described as a generalist?

• Pig

• Lion

• Panda

• Koala

What distinguishes a habitat from a niche?

• Both terms are interchangeable

• Habitat is a role in the ecosystem, while niche is the living place

• Habitat refers to the living place, while niche refers to the role in the ecosystem

• Neither term relates to ecology