Introduction to Ecology

Front

What is a population in ecology?

Back

A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is all the living and nonliving things in a particular area.

Front

What does an ecosystem include?

Back

An ecosystem includes a community of living organisms and the way they interact with nonliving parts of their environment.

Front

Where does nearly all energy that fuels life on Earth come from?

Back

Nearly all energy that fuels life on Earth comes from the sun.

Front

Who studies ecology?

Back

An ecologist is a type of scientist that studies ecology.

Front

What is a habitat?

Back

A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives.

Front

What is a community in ecology?

Back

A community is a group of different species living together in the same area.

Front

What is the difference between a population and a community?

Back

A population consists of one species, while a community consists of multiple species.

Front

What is a biome?

Back

A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.