Grade 7 Ecological Organization (Unit 3 Part 1)

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Nonliving factors that affect an ecosystem are called...

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, temperature, and sunlight.

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Water temperature would be an example of ...

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An abiotic factor, as it is a nonliving element that influences the ecosystem.

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Which is an example of a biotic factor?

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Grass is a biotic factor, as it is a living component of an ecosystem.

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What level of ecological organization is composed of many similar ecosystems with the same climate and geographic locations?

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A biome is a large area characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals.

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What level of ecological organization do the animals represent?

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Population, as it refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species living together in a specific area.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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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 species.