Ecology Flashcards
1
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What is ecology
A
Ecology is the study of living organisms and their environment
2
Q
What is an abiotic factor + give an example
A
A non-living factor that effects the presence of an organism eg air temperature
3
Q
What is a biotic factor + given an eg
A
Living factor that affects the presence of an organism eg a predator

4
Q
What is an adaptation
A
A feature that an organism has to increase its chance of survival
5
Q
What is interdependence
A
When 2 sources rely on each other for survival
6
Q
Name 3 methods of trapping animals
A
Beating tray
Sweeping net
Pooter