Ecology quiz Flashcards
what does eco mean?
dwelling
what is ecology?
a branch of science that studies the relationships of organisms and where they live.
what is the ecological organization levels?
organism< population < community < ecosystem < Biomes <biosphere.
is community biotic or abiotic?
biotic
is ecosystem biotic or abiotic
both biotic and abiotic
is weather and climate the same thing?
noooo. climate is what you expect, weather I what you get.
what is climate?
a long term look at what we would expect based on history
what is the average global temperature
59’
what is weather?
a short look at the current state of the atmosphere.
birthrate > death rate=
population growth
birthrate < death rate
population shrinks
if Birthrate=Death rate =?
population stable.
what is exponential growth
it requires more resources.
what is carrying capacity
it is the limit of the # of organisms can handle.
what is a limiting factor?
sets the carrying capasity
