Exploring Levels of Organization in Ecology

What does ecology aim to understand?

• The interactions among organisms and their environment

• The chemical composition of water

• The structure of the human brain

• The history of the Earth

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Which of the following is an abiotic component?

• Fish

• Rocks

• Birds

• Trees

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What is interdependence in an ecosystem?

• Organisms living in isolation

• Organisms relying on each other for survival

• Organisms competing for resources

• Organisms migrating to new areas

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How many levels of organization are there in ecology?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which level of organization includes both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Organism

• Population

What defines a population in ecology?

• The global ecological system

• All living and non-living components in an area

• A group of individuals of the same species in a specific area

• A group of different species living together

What is a community in ecological terms?

• A group of individuals of the same species

• A single organism

• All populations in a specific area

• The global ecological system

What does an ecosystem include?

• Only living organisms

• Only non-living components

• Both living and non-living components

• Only plants and animals

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What is the biosphere?

• A single community

• A single ecosystem

• A single population

• The sum of all ecosystems on Earth

Why is living in balance with the environment important?

• It helps preserve our world on every level

• It increases competition among species

• It leads to the extinction of species

• It reduces biodiversity

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