Ecology Definitions Pt.1

Question 1

ECOLOGY

Answer 1

The study of the relationships between biotic and abiotic factors and the environment in which they occur.

Question 2

BIOSPHERE

Answer 2

Where all living organisms are found.

Question 3

ATMOSPHERE

Answer 3

The layer of air surrounding the earth that is made up of a mixture of gases.

Question 4

LITHOSPHERE

Answer 4

The outer layer of the earth, consisting of the soil and rocks.

Question 5

HYDROSPHERE

Answer 5

The layer of water on the earth’s surface, consisting of oceans, lakes and rivers.

Question 6

TERRESTRIAL

Answer 6

Refers to dry land of the earth.

Question 7

AQUATIC

Answer 7

Refers to water habitats of the earth.

Question 8

BIOME

Answer 8

An area of the earth defined by certain climatic conditions and the dominant plant life.

Question 9

ECOSYSTEM

Answer 9

Interaction between living (biotic) and non-living, physical (abiotic) factors.

Question 10

POPULATION

Answer 10

All organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same time.