Question

whats the difference between habitat and range?
identify each image as being a representation
of habitat or a representation of range.
(choose the answer that better matches the
image.)

Explanation:

• Habitat: It is the specific place or environment where an organism or a species lives. It includes the biotic (living) and abiotic (non - living) factors that support the organism. For example, a forest floor with trees, soil, moisture, etc. for certain forest - dwelling organisms.
• Range: It is the geographical area over which a species can be found. It is a broader concept related to the distribution of a species across different regions. Maps showing areas like a state (Michigan), a county (Oceola County), or a larger region (a part of the United States) represent the range as they show the spread of a species over a geographical area.

Now, analyzing each image:

• The first image (Michigan map) and the third image (Oceola County map) and the fourth image (a map of the US with a highlighted region) are representations of range as they show geographical areas where a species might be distributed.
• The second image (forest scene) and the fifth image (tree bark which is part of a forest habitat) are representations of habitat as they show the immediate living environment of organisms.

Answer:

1. range
2. habitat
3. range
4. range
5. habitat