Ecology

Question 1

Ecology-

Answer 1

ecology is the branch of biology that works with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Question 2

Biosphere-

Answer 2

the biosphere is the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth or some other planet occupied by living organisms.

Question 3

lithosphere-

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the outer part of the Earth, consisting of the upper mantle and crust.

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hydrosphere-

Answer 4

all the waters of the Earth’s surface, lakes, seas, etc.

Question 5

atmosphere-

Answer 5

the gases surrounding the earth or other planets

Question 6

ecosystem-

Answer 6

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Question 7

ecosphere-

Answer 7

the ecosphere is the biosphere of the earth or another planet, especially when the interaction between the living and non-living components is emphasized.

Question 8

disturbance-

Answer 8

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Question 9

deforestation-

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the action of clearing a wide area of trees.

Question 10

soil erosion-

Answer 10

the washing away of soil by the flow of water.

Question 11

carbon dioxide-

Answer 11

a colourless, odourless gas produced by burning carbon and organic and by respiration.

Question 12

Biome-

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a large naturally occurring community of plants and animals living in a major habitat.

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climate-

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the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or for long periods of time.

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geography-

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the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and gets affected by these, as well the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities.

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average rainfall-

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annual rainfall is a typical calendar year of precipitation as determined by certain departments.

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latitude-

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the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator.

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altitude-

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the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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community-

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a group of people or animals living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

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micro-organisms -

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a microscopic organism like a virus or bacteria.

Question 20

aquatic-

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relating to water.

Question 21

terrestrial-

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relating to earth.

Question 22

ecologist-

Answer 22

an expert in or student of ecology

Question 23

abiotic-

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non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems

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biotic-

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any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem

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organism-

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any individual entity that embodies the properties of life

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population-

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a number of all the organisms of the same group or species who live in the same area and are capable of interbreeding

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species-

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the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity.

Question 28

interbreed-

Answer 28

breed or cause to breed with another of a different race or species.