Intro to Ecology

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area.

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What happens if the birth rate is greater than the death rate?

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If the birth rate is greater than the death rate, then the population will increase.

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What does biotic mean in an ecosystem?

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Biotic refers to the living parts of an ecosystem.

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What are limiting factors in ecology?

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Limiting factors are resources such as food, water, sunlight, shelter, and space that can restrict the growth of a population.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is an individual belonging to a specific species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.