Overview of Ecology

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is a branch of biology that focuses on the relationships between organisms and their surroundings, studying how these interactions shape ecosystems.

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Within an environment, the living components are known as ​

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and the nonliving components are known as​

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biotic

abiotic

synthetic

natural

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rocks

water

sand

algae

trees

fish

Categorize the following as either abiotic or biotic factors!

Abiotic

Biotic

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Match the components of the environment to their description

• Essential for animal respiration and plant photosynthesis; regulates climate and weather

• Covers over 70% of earth; vital for all life, supports aquatic ecosystems and regulates weather

• Foundation for ecosystems, provides nutrients and stability for plants; crucial for agriculture

• Variety of life forms that maintain ecosystem stability and provides resources like food and medicine

Air

Water

Soil

Biodiversity

• Air

• Water

• Soil

• Biodiversity

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Which of the following are examples of the important/beneficial roles of ecosystems?

(select all that apply)

• Supporting cultural and recreational activities

• Pollinating crops

• Increasing pollution levels
• Purifying air and water

• Decreasing the amount of biodiversity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a negative human impact on the environment?

• Deforestation causing a loss of habitats

• Pollution from factories leading to a decrease in air quality

• Conservation efforts to maintain and protect natural areas

• Overfishing depleting the diversity of fish in the ocean

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Which of the following could be considered examples of sustainable practices?

(select all that apply)

• Burning fossil fuels for energy

• Recycling plastic waste

• Utilizing toxic pesticides when farming

• Using solar energy

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Pollution poses serious risks to human health

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Deforestation occurs when large forest areas are cleared. Which of the following effects could this have in the area, based on the relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

• There will be a decreased amount of light energy

• There will be an increase in the amount of oxygen

• There will be a decrease in the amount of oxygen

• There will be an increase in the amount of mitochondria

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Can you make individual changes that can help protect the environment?

• Yes!

• No.

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Do you feel as if you can accurately define ecology?

• Yes!

• No.

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Do you feel as if you can identify ways that humans can support biodiversity in the environment?

• Yes!

• No.

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Do you feel as if you understand the impact that humans can have on the environment?

• Yes!

• No.

• Maybe?