BIO 1300
BIO 1300 Exam 4 Graded A+ 2026
General ecology
ANSWER The study of the interactions between organisms and the environment
Environment
ANSWER Everything an organism is exposed to
Abiotic components
ANSWER Non-living components of the environment such as weather, light, nutrients,
water, wind, and pH
Biotic components
ANSWER All of the organisms that are part of the environment and interact with each
other
Populations
ANSWER Members of a particular species that live in the same area and interact
Communities
ANSWER All of the populations of different species living together in a particular area
Ecosystem
ANSWER The combination of all biotic factors and abiotic factors in a certain area,
forming a functional unit
Organismal ecology
ANSWER The study of an individual organism’s interactions with biotic and abiotic
factors in their environment, including physiological ecology and behavioral ecology
Behavioral ecology
ANSWER The study of how the behavior of animals affects their survival and
reproduction, also known as fitness
Community ecology
ANSWER The study of how populations of different species interact and form functional
communities
Ecosystem ecology
ANSWER The study of the flow of energy and cycling of chemicals within an ecosystem
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Population ecology
ANSWER The study of populations, including their size, structure, distribution, and how
they change over time
Physiological ecology
ANSWER The study of how organisms are physiologically adapted to survive and thrive in
their environments
Climate
ANSWER A major influence on the distribution of organisms, including factors such as
temperature, water, light, and wind
Biosphere
ANSWER The global ecosystem that encompasses all living organisms and their physical
environment
Biomes
ANSWER Major types of ecosystems that share similar climate, vegetation, and
organisms; divided into aquatic and terrestrial biomes
Aquatic biomes
ANSWER Cover approximately 75% of the earth’s surface; include intertidal zones, coral
reefs, the open ocean, lentic habitats such as lakes and ponds, lotic habitats such as
streams and rivers, and wetlands
Terrestrial biomes
ANSWER Cover approximately 25% of the earth’s surface; are categorized based on
dominant vegetation type and climate
Greenhouse effect
ANSWER The trapping of heat on Earth by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide,
which helps maintain the planet’s temperature
Proximate questions
ANSWER Ask how a behavior occurs, focusing on developmental systems and
physiological mechanisms; examples include how bats use sonar or how birds navigate
BIO 1300
BIO 1300 Exam 4 Graded A+ 2026
General ecology
ANSWER The study of the interactions between organisms and the environment
Environment
ANSWER Everything an organism is exposed to
Abiotic components
ANSWER Non-living components of the environment such as weather, light, nutrients,
water, wind, and pH
Biotic components
ANSWER All of the organisms that are part of the environment and interact with each
other
Populations
ANSWER Members of a particular species that live in the same area and interact
Communities
ANSWER All of the populations of different species living together in a particular area
Ecosystem
ANSWER The combination of all biotic factors and abiotic factors in a certain area,
forming a functional unit
Organismal ecology
ANSWER The study of an individual organism’s interactions with biotic and abiotic
factors in their environment, including physiological ecology and behavioral ecology
Behavioral ecology
ANSWER The study of how the behavior of animals affects their survival and
reproduction, also known as fitness
Community ecology
ANSWER The study of how populations of different species interact and form functional
communities
Ecosystem ecology
ANSWER The study of the flow of energy and cycling of chemicals within an ecosystem
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Population ecology
ANSWER The study of populations, including their size, structure, distribution, and how
they change over time
Physiological ecology
ANSWER The study of how organisms are physiologically adapted to survive and thrive in
their environments
Climate
ANSWER A major influence on the distribution of organisms, including factors such as
temperature, water, light, and wind
Biosphere
ANSWER The global ecosystem that encompasses all living organisms and their physical
environment
Biomes
ANSWER Major types of ecosystems that share similar climate, vegetation, and
organisms; divided into aquatic and terrestrial biomes
Aquatic biomes
ANSWER Cover approximately 75% of the earth’s surface; include intertidal zones, coral
reefs, the open ocean, lentic habitats such as lakes and ponds, lotic habitats such as
streams and rivers, and wetlands
Terrestrial biomes
ANSWER Cover approximately 25% of the earth’s surface; are categorized based on
dominant vegetation type and climate
Greenhouse effect
ANSWER The trapping of heat on Earth by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide,
which helps maintain the planet’s temperature
Proximate questions
ANSWER Ask how a behavior occurs, focusing on developmental systems and
physiological mechanisms; examples include how bats use sonar or how birds navigate
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