Types of Greenhouse Gases

The greenhouse effect is currently one of the most popular debate topics among not only environmentalists, but also the general public. It is also mainly discussed in several school curriculums such as biology, ESS, and geography. They are produced mainly by three producers: the United States, China, and the European nations. These gases are carried...

Modes of Nutrition

Obtaining energy, especially chemical energy, is crucial for living organisms to support growth, reproduction, and movement. Still, diverse organisms do not gain nutrition, which includes glucose and amino acids, in a single way. In fact, there are various modes of nutrition. We have covered some of this material in the past so today's lesson will...

Ecology

You have all probably looked at different organisms such as trees, plants, and animals. If you go on hiking, you can see flowers, shrubs, mushrooms, and maybe some squirrels. The organisms are so different in size, height, color, and countless other features. This diversity is the key to ecology, which we will learn more about....

Nutrient Cycling

Last post, I mentioned that we will be learning about nutrient cycling, one of the key components of ecology. Nutrient cycling can be divided into three types: carbon cycling, nitrogen cycling, and water cycling. Let's look at each one in greater detail. Carbon Cycle The Carbon Cycle The first part of the carbon cycle is...

Ecology Key Terms

For several weeks, we will be learning ecology - one of my favorite units! So before we get into some challenging concepts, I would like to let you know of the key terms that will be discussed. That way, you can familiarize yourself with the subject to help your understanding. The key vocabulary and their...

Ecology Field Study Techniques

Ecology studies how living organisms interact with each other and with their physical environment. Typically, researchers conduct field studies to study ecology. Today we will look at two field study techniques - quadrats and transects - which are techniques that can be efficiently utilized by not only researchers but also students. Quadrat Quadrats are used in...