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It is the study of interactions among living things and their environment.

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Ecology

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It shows the individuals the extent of damage we cause to the environment.

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Conservation of Environment

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With the knowledge of ecology, we can know which resources are necessary for the survival of different organisms.

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Resource allocation

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Proper knowledge of ecological requirements prevents the unnecessary wastage of energy resources, thereby, conserving energy for future purposes.

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Energy Conservation

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Ecology encourages harmonious living withing the species and the adoption of a lifestyle that protects the ecology of life.

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Eco-friendliness

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Types of Ecology of Life

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✓ Global Ecology
✓ Landscape Ecology
✓ Ecosystem Ecology
✓ Community Ecology
✓ Population Ecology
✓ Organismal Ecology
✓ Molecular Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It deals with interactions among earth’s ecosystem, land, atmosphere, and oceans.

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Global Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It deals with the exchange of energy, materials, organisms, and other product of ecosystem.

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Landscape Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It deals with the entire ecosystem, including the study of living and non-living components and their relationship with the environment.

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Ecosystem Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It deals with how community structure is modified by interactions among living organisms.

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Community Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It deals with factors that alter and impact the genetic composition and the size of the population of organisms.

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Population Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

Is the study of an individual organisms’ behaviour, morphology, physiology, etc., in response to environmental challenges.

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Organismal Ecology

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TYPES OF ECOLOGY OF LIFE

It is the study of ecology that focuses on the production of proteins and how these proteins affect the organisms and their environment.

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Molecular Ecology

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Levels of Organization in Ecology

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• Biosphere
• Ecosystem
• Community
• Population
• Organism

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LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION IN ECOLOGY

The highest level of organization. It consists of all the living organisms and other factors which support life.

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Biosphere

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LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION IN ECOLOGY

Is a community of LIVING AND NON-LIVING things interacting in a specific area or habitat.

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Ecosystem

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LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION IN ECOLOGY

Refers to a group of DIFFERENT SPECIES living and interacting in a specific area or ecosystem.

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Community

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LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION IN ECOLOGY

Refers to a group of individuals of the SAME SPECIES living in a specific area.

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Population

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LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION IN ECOLOGY

Is an individual living being, such as plant, animal, or microbe. Lowest level of hierarchical organization.

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Organism

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Theory that describes the arrangements of biological organisms in relation to one another.

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Ecological Theory

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It means anything that surrounds us.

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Environment

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What is biotic?

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Living things

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What is abiotic?

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Non-living things

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Two Types of Environment

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• Geographical Environment
• Man-made Environment

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It is the terrestrial environment that is a creation of complex natural and environmental conditions.

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Geographical Environment

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It is also called a social environment.

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Man-made environment

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Two Types of Man-made Environment

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• Inner Environment
• Outer Environment

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It is a social environment that endures as long as society cherishes. It is often called “social heritage”.

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Inner Environment

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It is the physical environment that man has created on his own with the evolving technology and science.

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Outer Environment

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Is an ecological concept that describes how ecosystems exist in a DYNAMIC state of balance or equilibrium.

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Ecological Balance or Ecological Equilibrium

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It means that despite disturbances, which may be natural or anthropogenic, a balanced ecosystem remains stable.

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Dynamic Equilibrium

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Without ______, life could not exist.

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Carbon

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____ ___ are balanced systems of energy transfer that keep the populations of animals, plants, and microorganisms within an ecosystem in check.

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Food Webs

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Examples of Natural Disturbances

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✓ Volcanic Explosion
✓ Flood
✓ Forest Fire
✓ Overgrowth of species

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Examples of Man-Made Disturbances

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✓ The birth of a new specie
✓ Exploiting forests
✓ Pollution
✓ Deforestation
✓ Invasive Species

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It refers to a place that is extremely rich in flora and fauna

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Biodiversity Hotspots

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The gradual thinning of ozone layer

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Ozone depletion

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It means the increasing temperature of the earth’s atmosphere.

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Global Warming

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Any form of precipitation with acidic components.

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Acid rain

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It is the change of thermal effect of the planet.

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Greenhouse Effect

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3 Classifications of Environment

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• Physical
• Biological
• Cultural

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Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, abiotic and natural environment - non-living (land, water, air) belongs to ________ Classification of Environment.

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Physical

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(Biotic and organic) living things, flora (plant life), fauna (animal life), and microscopic organisms belong to the ___________ Classification of Environment.

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Biological

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Society, economy, and politics - created by man with the different responsibilities belong to the ________ Classification of Environment.

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Cultural

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It refers to the migration of population from high-density urban areas to low-density rural areas.

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Urban sprawl

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Refers to the pollution problems.

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Single Medium Problems

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Means one of the problem is confined to soil, air, or water.

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Multi-Medium Problem

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It is the rapid increase of population.

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Economic boom

49
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The Father of Ecology

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Ernst Haeckel

Environmental Science (MIDTERMS REVIEW) (7 decks)

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