Define and explain the term ecology? What is an active ecosystem? Ecology is defined as the scientific study of the interactions of living organisms with each other and with their physical and chemical environment. It examines the whole spectrum of life, from microscopic organisms such as bacteria to megaprocesses that span the entire planet. Ecologists analyze many different and complex relationships between the many lives on earth. Areas of interest to an ecologist include the diversity, distribution, population of various organisms, and competition or other interactions between these organisms within and between various ecosystems. Ecologists study ecology and mainly seek to explain: vital processes, their interactions and adaptations; the movement of energy and materials through communities of living things, the formation of ecosystems, and the distribution of organisms in the environment. Living organisms along with other environmental resources constitute ecosystems that maintain mechanisms that moderate processes acting on both living and non-living components of the planet. . Additionally, ecosystems support functions necessary for life and produce natural capital such as food and fuel, regulate climate and soil formation, among others. An active ecosystem has full autonomy and can effectively maintain its organization over a given period. It has the ability to resist external stresses that threaten its existence. How is our region of the planet organized? Ecology encompasses a wide range of interacting levels of organization, from the micro level to planetary events. Ecology is organized into five main levels. The lowest is the individual which designates any living organism. The activities of ...... middle of paper ...... management, protection of wildlife and natural resources, solid waste management among others. Additionally, policies regarding energy, regulation of toxic substances, and industrial waste are included. These aim to raise organizations' awareness of environmental risks and strengthen their nature protection initiatives. Areas of particular interest are protected areas. The main categories of areas of special interest are biological and geological. Biological zones are selected for various groups of living beings such as birds or reptiles. The conservation of these areas aims to perpetuate the natural and artificial processes that resulted in the development and survival of these areas. Geological zones consist of significant geological features such as strata containing insect or plant fossils. The designation of these areas contributes to their protection and conservation.