ECOLOGY: Life Sciences

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What are the levels of an ecosystem in order from largest to smallest?

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ecosystem, community, population, organism

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What is a limiting factor for populations of plants?

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Sunlight can be a limiting factor for populations of plants.

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What is the best definition of symbiosis?

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It is the interaction between living things when 2 species live closely together and at least one of them benefits.

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What is a population?

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A population is all the members of one species living in a particular area.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of the environment, such as oxygen, that is important for living organisms.

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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 community in ecology?

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

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species or individuals vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.