Ecosystems: Types, Biodiversity

The study of life is....

• biotic

• ecology

• biology

• abiotic

The study of organisms within their environment is....

• biotic

• ecology

• biology

• abiotic

Components of an environment that are non-living Isuch as soil conditions, wind, and water) are....

• biotic

• ecology

• biology

• abiotic

Components of an environment that are living (such as fungi and decomposers) are....

• biotic

• ecology

• biology

• abiotic

Ecosystems that are based on the land are....

• artificial

• fresh water aquatic

• marine aquatic

• terrestrial

Ecosystems that are designed and managed by humans are....

• artificial

• fresh water aquatic

• marine aquatic

• terrestrial

Ecosystems that contain salt water, such as seas and oceans, are....

• artificial

• fresh water aquatic

• marine aquatic

• terrestrial

The measure of the number of different types of organisms in an ecosystem is its....

• competitive exclusion principle

• biodiversity

• ecological niche

The specific role a species performs in its ecosystem is its...

• competitive exclusion principle

• biodiversity

• ecological niche

Two species with identical niches will compete for resources. This is known as the...

• competitive exclusion principle

• biodiversity

• ecological niche