Introduction

Get ready to find out about ecology online! There's so much to learn! Using the Web allows you to discover tons more than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions relating to ecology. Use the Internet links on the bottom of this page to find answers to the questions for this 30 point assignment. Dig deep-the answers are there! Put all your answers on a sheet of paper. Number your paper 1a, 1b, 2a, etc. Don't forget to answer the Big Question at the end! Oh, and don't forget to have fun! Due Date: Friday, November 7 (by the end of class)

Questions

1. 1a. According to this site, how many different biomes have scientists classified?
   
   
2. 2a. What does the prefix 'eco' mean?
   2b. What is the term used to describe huge areas and are characterized by their climate and the types of animals and plants that are found there?
   2c. Do lichens supply nitrogen or take it away?
   
   
3. 3a. List 3 prey of the crabeater seal, according to the food web on this site.
   
   
4. 4a. Which of the following is NOT a limiting factor of the tiger: climate fluctuation, increase in puma population, loss of habitat, or poaching?
   
   
5. 5a. Does a clownfish hurt or help an anemone?
   5b. What happens to clownfish that don't 'fit in?'
   
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Ecology: Frequently Asked Questions
• Ecology Facts
• Interactive Food Webs
• Great Cats
• Fish School & Cliques

The Big Question

6. After reading this information, what kinds of careers do you think would involve needing to know about ecology? Name at least 3.