Ecology 1

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living together in the same place at the same time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations of organisms that live together in a particular area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Grass is an example of a biotic factor.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Water is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple populations of different species.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including all biotic and abiotic factors.