Habitat and Niche Distinctions

The video explains the difference between niche and habitat. A niche is an ecological concept describing a species' role in its environment, including its interactions, adaptations, and survival strategies. In contrast, a habitat is the physical environment where a species lives, determined by factors like climate and geography. Understanding these concepts is crucial for studying and protecting species.

What is the primary distinction between a niche and a habitat?

• A niche is a physical space, while a habitat is a role in the ecosystem.

• A niche is where a species lives, and a habitat is how it interacts with other species.

• A niche is a role in the ecosystem, while a habitat is a physical space.

• Both niche and habitat refer to the same concept.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a species' niche?

• Climate of the area

• Resources it uses

• Relationship to other species

• Unique adaptations

What determines a species' niche?

• The availability of water

• Its interactions with other species

• The soil of the area

• The presence of other species

Which factor is NOT typically considered when defining a habitat?

• Presence of other species

• Unique adaptations

• Climate of the area

• Availability of food

How is a habitat different from a niche?

• A habitat is how a species interacts with others, while a niche is where it lives.

• Both habitat and niche refer to the same concept.

• A habitat is a physical space, while a niche is a role in the ecosystem.

• A habitat is a role in the ecosystem, while a niche is a physical space.

Why is it important to distinguish between niche and habitat?

• To accurately study and protect species

• To measure the availability of water

• To determine the climate of an area

• To identify the soil type

Which of the following best describes a habitat?

• A physical environment where a species lives

• A species' role in its environment

• The unique adaptations of a species

• The resources a species uses