Levels of Organization

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What is the smallest level of organization in ecology?

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Organism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area called?

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Population

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What do we call a group of different populations living together in a specific area?

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Community

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What is the term for the living and non-living things in an environment?

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Ecosystem

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What are the non-living components of an ecosystem called?

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Abiotic factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Water, sunlight, dirt, air

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What is the term for all the living organisms in a particular area?

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Biotic factors

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What is the level of organization that includes both biotic and abiotic factors?

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Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by specific climate conditions and particular types of plants and animals.

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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 different species.