Module 4

Question 1

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Answer 1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B_iEGBnD4LBwdIOGb2dicgMOwiHdbai5lqSS7O7yHHI/edit

Question 2

Ecology

Answer 2

the study of the distribution and abundance of
living organisms and how these properties are affected by interactions between the organisms and their environment.

Question 3

levels of ecology

Answer 3

1. biomes (made up of habitats) -> e.g. coral reefs, deserts, sclerophyll forest
2. habitats (containing a community)
3. community (made up of a variety of organisms)
4. populations (made up of one type of organism)

Question 4

ecosystem

Answer 4

the combination of all
organisms (biotic factors) living in a
community and all the non-living
features (abiotic factors) with which
they interact.

there is a fine balance
between the biotic and abiotic factors
in ecosystems. The distribution of the
different Australian ecosystems is due
to the variation in biotic and abiotic
factors found within each particular
area.

Question 5

terrestrial environments

Answer 5

those found on land, for
example, desert or rainforest
ecosystems.

Question 6

aquatic environments

Answer 6

(water) environments ->
those found in saltwater or
marine environments (e.g.
coral reefs) and freshwater
environments (e.g. lakes).

more static temperature

major types of organisms found in aquatic environments are influenced by the level of water salinity

Question 7

estuarine environment

Answer 7

some aquatic environments are exposed to
both freshwater and saltwater, such as an estuarine
environment affected by tidal changes. The major types of organisms found in aquatic environments are
influenced by the level of water salinity. -> hard environment to live in - change in water makes very dynamic - species at mangroves are suited/adapted to environment

estuary: sport between ocean and land