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The term “ecology” is derived from the Greek meaning “house” or “place to live.” However, as used by scientists, the term “ecology” is not the same as “environment.” How do these terms differ?
To determine: The difference between the terms ecology and environment.
Introduction: It is given that the meaning of the term “ecology” in Greek is “house” or “place to live.” According to scientists, the term “ecology” is not the same as the “environment.”
Explanation of Solution
The study of the relation between a species and its associated physical environment is called ecology. The environment involves the total physical and biotic factors that surround an organism. These factors involve space, forms of energy such as sunlight, wind, water currents, and heat; and materials such as soil, air, water and various chemicals.
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