Ecosystem: Levels of Organization

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What is the biosphere?

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A collection of all the biomes on Earth.

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What level of ecological organization does an ecosystem represent?

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It represents the level of organization that includes all living and non-living things in a specific area.

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What is a population in ecology?

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

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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What is an organism?

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The smallest unit of life that can sustain itself.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different populations living together in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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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 is an example of a biotic factor?

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Elephants, zebras, acacia trees, and bacteria.