Ecosystems

Question 1

What is Ecology?

Answer 1

The study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment.

Question 2

What is Environment?

Answer 2

Consists of all the factors in an organism’s surroundings that affect its chances of survival.

Question 3

What is Habitat?

Answer 3

The place where an organism lives, encompassing its surroundings and the resources it needs to survive.

Example - terrestrial and aquatic habitats.

Question 4

What is Community?

Answer 4

All the populations of different organisms that live together in an area and interact with each other.

Example - coral reef community.

Question 5

What is Ecosystem?

Answer 5

A place where the organisms and their physical surroundings form an environment that is different from other environments nearby.

Example - freshwater lake with swans, fish, water plants, and dragonflies.

Question 6

What is Interdependence?

Answer 6

The relationship between organisms where each affects each other’s survival.

Example - decomposers breaking down the dead organisms.

Question 7

What is a Natural ecosystem?

Answer 7

Occurs naturally in nature and requires no human activity for its functioning.

Example - ponds, rivers, forests.

Question 8

What is an Artificial ecosystem?

Answer 8

Human-made structures where biotic and abiotic components are made to interact with each other for survival. It is not self-sustaining and can perish without human help.

Example - aquariums, agriculture fields, zoos.