Chapter 3.1

Question 1

All parts of Earth in which life exists

Answer 1

Biosphere

Question 2

Study of natures “houses” organisms that live in those houses

Answer 2

Ecology

Question 3

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

Answer 3

Species

Question 4

Group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

Answer 4

Population

Question 5

Assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area

Answer 5

Community

Question 6

All the organisms that live in a place, together with their physical environment

Answer 6

Ecosystem

Question 7

Any living part of the environment with which any organism may react

Answer 7

Biotic factor

Question 8

Any nonliving part of the environment

Answer 8

Abiotic factor

Question 9

All the gases that surround earth

Answer 9

Atmosphere

Question 10

All of Earths fresh water, and saltwater including vapor and rain

Answer 10

Hydrosphere

Question 11

Rocks, continents, and the ocean floor

Answer 11

Geosphere