Introduction to Ecology & Levels of the Environment

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What are the levels of organization in ecology?

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The levels of organization in ecology include organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere.

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What type of factors do organisms, populations, and communities have?

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Biotic factors.

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What biome covers 70% of the Earth’s surface?

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Ocean.

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What are biomes?

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Biomes are large areas of the Earth characterized by similar climate, plants, and animals.

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What is a niche?

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A niche refers to the role or job an organism plays within its environment.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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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 is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the place where an organism lives, while a niche is the role it plays in that habitat.