Ecosystem levels of organization

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What is an organism?

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An individual living thing, such as a shark, that can carry out life processes.

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What is a population?

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

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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All the different populations of organisms that live together in a specific area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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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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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one species, while a community includes multiple species.

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Give an example of a community level of organization.

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Lions, zebras, giraffes, trees, and grass living together in the savanna.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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