Ecology: Understanding the Interconnected World

What is ecology primarily concerned with?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The interaction of living things with each other and their environment

• The development of new technologies

• The study of rocks and minerals

Which level of ecological study focuses on a group of the same species living in an area?

• Ecosystems

• Populations

• Individual organisms

• Communities

What does a community in ecological terms consist of?

• A group of ecosystems

• A single species

• Different species living together in one area

• Non-living components only

Why is it important to understand ecology?

• To develop new languages

• To study ancient history

• To make better environmental decisions

• To improve technology

How can disrupting one part of an ecosystem affect the rest?

• It has no effect

• It can lead to technological advancements

• It can impact the entire ecosystem

• It only affects non-living components