The Study of the Relationships Among Organisms and the Environment

Question

The study of the relationships among organisms and the environment is
A) habitology.
B) ecology.
C) ergonomics.
D) ethology.
E) geology.

Accepted Answer

Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships among organisms and the environment, including their interactions with each other and with abiotic factors such as nutrients, water, and climate. Option A, habitology, is not a commonly used term in ecology or biology. Option C, ergonomics, is the study of the design and functioning of systems, equipment, and workplaces in order to optimize human performance and safety. Option D, ethology, is the scientific study of animal behavior. Option E, geology, is the study of the earth's physical structure and history.