Share Ecology for kids
Save to Folder
1. What does the word "ecology" mean?
Ecology means "the study of the house," referring to studying Earth as home for all living things.
2. Who created the term "ecology"?
The term was invented by German biologist Ernst Haeckel.
3. What does an ecologist study?
An ecologist studies relationships between organisms and their environment.
4. What example did the boy give about protecting trees?
The boy said trees provide natural beauty, save soil, produce oxygen, and shelter animals.
5. Why can't we stop all tree cutting?
Because we need wood and paper products, but must find a balance.
6. What is an ecosystem?
A natural area where living and nonliving things interact with their environment.
7. How did the text show ecosystems are connected?
A bear depends on both forests and lakes for survival.
8. What happened to tropical forests on four continents?
They were cut down for farming, leaving poor soil.
9. Why is the Amazon rainforest important?
It produces one-third of Earth's oxygen.
10. What happens when forests are destroyed?
Animals lose homes and soil washes away.
11. What fraction of Earth is covered by oceans?
Four-fifths of Earth is covered by oceans.
12. What is overfishing?
Catching too many fish, which endangers species.
13. Name two resources from the ocean besides food.
Salt and fossil fuels like oil.
14. What is the ozone layer?
A protective layer in the atmosphere that blocks harmful sun rays.
15. Why is the ozone layer important?
It protects living things from dangerous radiation.
16. How did people help the ozone layer?
By banning harmful chemicals.
