Intro to Ecology

Introduction to Ecology

Use the following presentation to complete your notes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows a correct sequence that proceeds from a smaller level of organization to a larger level?

• biome....habitat

• species....population

• community...population

• ecosystem...community

Multiple Choice

Succession involves one community replacing another. What must be true of each community that appears?

• the populations are adapted to their environment.

• the populations get larger as the next community is established.

• the populations contain very simple life forms.

• the populations move to a different area to reestablish themselves.

Multiple Choice

Ecosystems include both biotic and abiotic factors. Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

• a population

• soil

• a community

• organisms

Fill in the Blanks

Light is an important abiotic factor in all ecosystems. Which cellular process depends on light?

Multiple Choice

Can a group of rabbits and field mice be a part of the same population in an ecosystem?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Could a biome in Brazil near the equator be the same biome in northern Canada?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Can rabbits and trees be part of the same ecosystem?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

The long-term survival of a species is dependent on resources. The survival of the species is less likely to occur if resources are -

• limited

• not used by other species

• plentiful

• renewable as a result of natural processes

Environmental Impacts on Ecosystem Stability

Watch the following videos to assist you in completing the assignment.

Wildebeest Migration

Summarize the effects of migration on ecosystem stability.

Biodiversity

Complete the blanks and construct your diagram.

Carrying Capacity

Answer the 3 questions about the video.