Introduction to Ecology

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how all living things relate to each other in the world.

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What does the term 'ecology' come from?

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The term comes from two Greek words meaning 'the study or science of the home'.

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What is meant by 'the web of life'?

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Life on Earth is connected like the threads of a spider web, where each part depends on the others.

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What does 'environment' mean in the context of ecology?

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Environment refers to the place where you live and the area around your home.

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How have big cities changed the environment?

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Big cities have led to deforestation, land alteration, street paving, and construction of buildings.

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Why are ecologists concerned about changes in the environment?

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Ecologists are concerned because changes in the environment can disrupt the web of life.

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What is the significance of studying ecology?

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Studying ecology helps us understand the life that God put on earth and the homes provided for each kind of life.

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Can environments be different yet similar?

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Yes, homes or environments may seem different, but in many ways, they are the same.