Ecology 1 Flashcards

1
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What is an ecosystem?

A

System of organisms interacting with each other and their environment.

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2
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Define ecology

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The study of the relationship between organisms and their environment.

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3
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The biotic environment includes all the __________ ____________ that an organism interacts with.

A

Living things

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4
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The abiotic environment includes all the _____________ aspects such as…

A

Non-living

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5
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Example of (physical) Abiotic aspects of the environment.

A

Light, temperature, water

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6
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Define habitat

A

A place where an organism lives

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7
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Define population

A

Organisms of the same species living together in a particular habitat.

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8
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Define community

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All the different populations of the various species living together in a particular habitat.

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9
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Define niche

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The role an organism plays within the ecosystem.

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10
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Types of habitats

A
Freshwater pond
Freshwater stream
Rocky shore
Grassland
Mangrove
Coral Reef
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11
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Give examples of some populations that would live in a freshwater pond…

A

Dragonfly
Cattail
Duckweed
Water snail

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12
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When shared resources such as light, food, space, oxygen are shared by organisms, then __________ occurs

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Competition

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13
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Examples of things organisms may compete for….

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Mates, territory, shelter

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