Exploring Levels of Organization in Ecology

What does the term 'eco' in ecology originate from?

• Spanish word for earth

• French word for nature

• Greek word for house

• Latin word for environment

Who is credited with creating the term 'ecology'?

• Ernst Haeckel

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

What is the smallest level of organization in ecology?

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Organism

• Community

Which level of organization includes different species interacting together?

• Organism

• Community

• Population

• Biome

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What is a biome?

• A major regional or global community

• A group of the same species

• A specific lake ecosystem

• All living things on Earth

Which level of organization is larger than a biome?

• Biosphere

• Population

• Community

• Ecosystem

What is the largest level of organization in ecology?

• Biosphere

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Community

What is the first method scientists use to study ecology?

• Experimentation

• Observation

• Modeling

• Simulation

What is a direct survey in ecological studies?

• Using tools to measure environmental factors

• Using computer models to predict outcomes

• Looking at things with their own eyes

• Analyzing data from previous studies

What do scientists look for in indirect surveys?

• Animal tracks and faeces

• Plant growth patterns

• Soil composition

• Water quality