Population and Ecosystems

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What is a population?

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All the individuals of one kind (or species) in a specific area at one time.

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What is an individual in ecological terms?

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A single living organism.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A system of interacting organisms and nonliving factors in a specific area.

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What does carrying capacity mean?

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The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support and thrive.

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What is a biotic factor?

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Any living thing that affects the ecosystem.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Any nonliving component that affects the ecosystem.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment in which an organism lives.

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What is a niche?

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

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What are limiting factors?

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Conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population.

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