Levels of Organization - Ecosystems

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What is the smallest level of organization in an ecosystem?

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Organism

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What is the largest level of organization in an ecosystem?

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Biosphere

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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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 rocks, water, temperature, and sunlight.

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List the levels of organization in order from smallest to largest.

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Organism > Population > Community > Ecosystem > Biosphere

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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 living together in a specific area.

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What is an example of an ecosystem?

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A forest, a desert, or a coral reef.

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Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor: trees, rocks, bacteria?

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Rocks.