Population and Community Concepts

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microbe.

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What is a population?

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

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What is a community?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species that live together in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all the living organisms in a particular area, along with their physical environment.

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What is a biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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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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What factors can affect a population's size?

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Factors include birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.