To solve this task, we need to understand the different levels of ecological organization. Here are the definitions:
1.
Organism: A single living thing (like one cow or one tree).
2.
Population: A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area (like a flock of sheep or all the coconut trees on an island).
3.
Community: All the populations of different species living and interacting in the same area (like a group of various species in a common location).
4.
Ecosystem: The community plus all the non-living things (like water, soil, air) in the area.
5.
Biosphere: All ecosystems on Earth.
Now, let's go through each item in the image and determine the correct level of organization:
1.
A flock of sheep: This is a group of the same species (sheep) living together. So, it's a
Population.
2.
A group of organisms of the same species that live in an area: By definition, this is a
Population.
3.
Three shrimp: These are three individuals of the same species. If they are considered as a group in a specific area, it's a
Population.
4.
A camel in a desert with cacti: This shows a camel (one organism) and its environment (desert with cacti). Since it includes both living and non-living components, it's an
Ecosystem.
5.
The coconut trees on an island: This is a group of the same species (coconut trees) in a specific area. So, it's a
Population.
6.
An interacting group of various species in a common location: This describes multiple species interacting in the same area, which is a
Community.
7.
A cow, a butterfly, and a squirrel in a field: This shows different species (cow, butterfly, squirrel) in the same area, so it's a
Community.
8.
A fox, fish, and plants in a pond: This includes living things (fox, fish, plants) and non-living things (water), making it an
Ecosystem.
9.
A cow alone: This is just one living thing, so it's an
Organism.
Final Answer:
1. Population
2. Population
3. Population
4. Ecosystem
5. Population
6. Community
7. Community
8. Ecosystem
9. Organism
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ecology worksheet pdf.
