Question

question 14 of 20 what is the correct definition of ecology? a. the environment as it relates to living organisms; the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments. b. in nature, new growth of destroyed parts of a biological organism; renewal of an ecosystem c. the study of regeneration in nature. d. the relationship between humans and their impact on the surrounding environment.

Explanation:

• Option A: Ecology is defined as the study of the relationships between organisms and their environments, including how the environment relates to living organisms. This matches the scientific definition of ecology.
• Option B: This describes regeneration or renewal, not ecology.
• Option C: Ecology is not focused on regeneration in nature; it's about organism - environment relationships.
• Option D: Ecology is not just about humans and their environmental impact; it includes all organisms.

Answer:

A. The environment as it relates to living organisms; the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments.