1. Fundamentals of Ecology

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is ecology?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between living and non-living things.

2. 2.

   Name the highest level of organization in ecology.

   Hint

   What is the term that encompasses all ecosystems?

3. 3.

   What is a key concept of ecosystems?

   • They are static and unchanging.
   • They exchange energy and matter.
   • They consist only of living organisms.

   Hint

   Think about how energy flows through food chains.

4. 4.

   True or False: Biodiversity solely refers to the number of different species in an area.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other factors that contribute to biodiversity.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of a specific human activity (like pollution) on a local ecosystem. What are the possible feedback loops that could occur?

   Hint

   Consider both short-term and long-term effects.

6. 6.

   Design a conservation strategy for protecting an endangered species. Include both in situ and ex situ elements.

   Hint

   Think about what resources and actions would be most effective.