Introduction to Ecology & Levels of the Environment

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What is the simplest level of organization within the environment?

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Organism

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What is the highest level of organization within the environment?

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Biosphere

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

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Ocean

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different populations living in the same area.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of the same organisms living in a specific area.

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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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 the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community consists of different populations, while an ecosystem includes both the community and the abiotic factors.