Natural History and Ecology

Front

Natural history is the study of _______.

Back

nature.

Front

What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

Back

Ecology

Front

Diversity is key to the _______ and evolution of any species.

Back

survival

Front

What does the biosphere support?

Back

A diverse group of organisms and a wide range of climates

Front

What do the two diagrams (Earth and peeled apple) represent in relation to the biosphere?

Back

The thinness of the biosphere, similar to the thin peel of an apple covering its surface

Front

abiotic

Back

Nonliving

Front

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor? Options: Temperature, Moisture, Trees, Air currents

Back

Trees

Front

Abiotic factors often determine which species ______ a particular environment.

Back

inhabit

Front

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor? Light, Soil, Grass, Air currents

Back

Grass

Front

Biotic factors are _______.

Back

Living