Which Activity Would Be an Example of an Ecological Study

Question

Which activity would be an example of an ecological study?
A) measuring monthly ocean temperature changes
B) developing a medication to treat kidney failure in cats
C) comparing the effects of varying water temperature on fish egg development
D) calculating the age of a giant redwood tree by counting its annual rings

Accepted Answer

Comparing the effects of varying water temperature on fish egg development is an ecological study because it focuses on the interaction between organisms and their environment.