Contrast the terms ecology and environmentalism. How does ecology relate to environmentalism?

Ecology is a discipline of science or study concerned with
the relationships that living things have with each other and with their physical
environment.

Environmentalism refers to a philosophy and a
social movement that is concerned with protecting and preserving the quality of
environment. This includes concern for the physical environment by itself, as well as
the impact of the environment on all living things.Environmentalists seek protect
natural resources and ecosystems by various means such as political lobbying, activism,
and education.

The study of ecology has substantial impact
on the nature of thinking and actions of the environmentalists. It increases their
understanding of the world and its life, and how ecological relationships impacts our
survival and well-being throughout the world. Ecology helps environmentalists to
understand how the physical environment affects living things, and aids them in
assessing the impact of environmental problems.