Levels of Ecological Organization

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and dirt.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water temperature.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A collection of different populations that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment.

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What is a population?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living, while biotic factors are living.

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What are some examples of abiotic factors?

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Sunlight, water, temperature, soil, and air.

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What are some examples of biotic factors?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment where an organism lives.