Introduction to Ecology

The video introduces ecology, a branch of biology that studies interactions between organisms and their environments. It covers Earth's spheres, ecological monitoring, and the impact of biotic and abiotic factors. The video also explains different scales of ecological study, from individual organisms to the biosphere, and concludes with resources for further learning.

What is ecology and how does it relate to the study of living organisms?

Describe the different spheres of the Earth mentioned in the text.

What factors can affect the distribution of organisms in an ecosystem?

Explain the difference between organism, population, and community ecologists.

How do abiotic factors influence ecosystems?

What is the significance of studying the biosphere in ecology?

Discuss the impact of climate change on ecosystems as mentioned in the text.