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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The two words used to derive the term Ecology are oikos and logos; oikos means
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A land
B house
C home
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D environment
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The term 'ecology' comes from the Greek words 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'dwelling place', and 'logos' meaning 'study of'. So, it is the study of organisms in their 'home' (environment). While 'house' is also a common translation, 'home' or 'dwelling place' is often used in this context.

Hint

The word 'eco-' in economics and ecology comes from a Greek word for what?

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