Ecology Basics
What is ecology?
Ecology is the study of the environment and all things that live in it.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a place where living organisms are in an environment.
What does it mean to threaten an ecosystem?
To threaten means to cause danger or harm.
What are our Black ecologists famous for?
Conserving the environment
What is the word for cutting down too many trees?
Deforestation
What is an organism?
An organism is something that is living
Name an example of an ecosystem.
Could be:
Pond, oceans, forest, rainforest, desert, an oasis
Which ecosystem is usually threatened by a wildfire?
Forest ecosystem
Why is it important to stop logging and poaching?
What does conservation mean?
Conservation means to save the environment.
Is dirt considered an organism?
No, it is not alive!
What ecosystem is this?
This ecosystem has very few plants, has animals that can deal with very dusty and rocky terrains
Desert
Which ecosystem usually suffers from overfishing?
Ocean ecosystems
What was Captain Charles Young known for?
Being the first Black National Park Superintendent and protecting the national parks
How can deforestation affect plants and animals?
Deforestation can cause habitat loss for animals and plants, and we won't have enough trees to clean our air.
Which of these is an organism?
a. Bacteria
b. Rock
c. Water
a. Bacteria
Which ecosystem is this?
This ecosystem is typically dry, but can have some rain. It has wide open grass and has some water.
Grassland
Which ecosystem usually experiences a drought? Pick 2!
a. Oceanic
b. Tundra
c. Grassland
d. Desert
Desert and Grassland
What was Wangari Maathai known for?
She started a movement that helped plant millions of trees in Kenya.
What does biodiversity loss mean?
Losing some species of plants or animals.
Do all ecosystems need sunlight to survive?
No! Some animals can and plants can survive in the deep ocean with no light.
Which of these does not typically belong in the forest ecosystem?
a. Spider
b. Iguana
c. Komodo dragon
What is the biggest reason that all the ecosystems are being threatened?
Climate change
What was the name of the movement started by Wangari Maathai to help plant more trees?
The Green Belt Movement
Humans have been cutting down a nearby forest that is home to several families of bears.
The bears would lose their habitat, and might move closer to the humans to find food.