Question

1. fill in the table to explain how each concept applies to the golden toad.

concept the golden toad
population
community
ecosystem
habitat
resource
extension on a separate sheet of paper, create another table like the one above. use the same headings for the left - column, but choose a different organism. write the name of the organism at the top of the table and then complete the rest of the table as it applies to the organism you chose.
4.1 self - check
answer the questions to test your knowledge of lesson concepts. you can check your work using the answers on the bottom of the page.

1. explain why organization is important to the study of ecology.
2. why are dead or decaying organisms still considered important parts of an ecosystem?
3. what makes up an organisms habitat?

Explanation:

12.

• Population: All the golden toads in a particular area.
• Community: All the different species (plants, animals, etc.) living in the same area as the golden toad.
• Ecosystem: The community of living organisms (including golden toads) interacting with their physical - non - living environment (soil, water, air) in a particular area.
• Habitat: The specific place or type of environment where the golden toad lives, such as a mountain forest with certain moisture and temperature conditions.
• Resource: Things like food (insects), water, and suitable breeding sites that the golden toad needs to survive and reproduce.

1. Organization is important in ecology as it helps in understanding the relationships between different levels of biological systems (from individual organisms to ecosystems), predicting how changes at one level will affect others, and managing and conserving natural resources effectively.

1. Dead or decaying organisms are important in an ecosystem because they provide nutrients to the soil as they decompose, which are then taken up by plants. They also serve as food for decomposers like bacteria and fungi, which are essential for nutrient cycling.

1. An organism's habitat is made up of biotic (living) factors like food sources, predators, and competitors, and abiotic (non - living) factors like temperature, humidity, soil type, and water availability.

Answer:

12.

• Population: All golden toads in an area.
• Community: All species with golden toads in an area.
• Ecosystem: Golden toads and their physical environment interactions.
• Habitat: Specific living place of golden toads.
• Resource: Food, water, breeding sites for golden toads.

1. Helps understand relationships and manage resources.
2. Provide nutrients and food for decomposers.
3. Biotic and abiotic factors.