What is an ecosystem?
Ecosystem Organization and Competition

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (soil, water, air) in a specific area.
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What is a biotic factor?
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A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism or the environment. Examples include plants, animals, and bacteria.
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What is an abiotic factor?
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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of the environment that can influence living organisms. Examples include sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.
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What is competition in an ecosystem?
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Competition occurs when two or more organisms or species compete for the same resources (food, space, light) in an ecosystem.
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What is a population in ecological terms?
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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area 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 species that live and interact in a particular area.
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What is carrying capacity?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.
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