Organism, Population, Community, or Ecosystem?

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is several populations living and interacting with each other in an ecosystem.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of the same type of organism living in a specific area.

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True or False: Ecosystems include both living and non-living things.

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True.

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What is an example of a population?

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All the alligators in a swamp.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one type of organism, while a community includes multiple populations interacting with each other.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the non-living environment.

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What does 'niche' mean in ecology?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

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Can a community exist without an ecosystem?

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No, a community is part of an ecosystem.

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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 components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.