Ecology: Exploring Earth's Ecosystems and Their Interactions

The video introduces ecology, tracing its origins to the Greek word for 'house' and Ernst Haeckel's contributions. It explains the hierarchical levels of ecological organization, from organisms to the biosphere. The video also covers methods of studying ecology, including direct and indirect observation techniques.

What does the Greek word 'eco' mean?

• Earth

• House

• Animal

• Family

Who is credited with coining the term 'ecology'?

• Carl Linnaeus

• Ernst Haeckel

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

What is the smallest level of organization in ecology?

• Population

• Community

• Organism

• Ecosystem

Which level of ecological organization includes different species?

• Community

• Population

• Organism

• Biome

What is larger than a biome in ecological terms?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Biosphere

• Population

Which of the following is NOT a level of ecological organization?

• Habitat

• Biome

• Population

• Organism

What is the largest level of ecological organization?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Biosphere

• Biome

What is the primary method used by scientists to study ecology?

• Experimentation

• Simulation

• Observation

• Modeling

What is a direct survey in ecological studies?

• Collecting samples from the environment

• Using cameras to record animal behavior

• Looking at things with one's own eyes

• Analyzing satellite images

What is an indirect survey in ecological studies?

• Looking for animal feces or remains

• Using technology to track animals

• Conducting interviews with local populations

• Observing animal behavior directly