Ecology Introduction

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The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment is:

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Ecology

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All living things in a given area, living and non-living.

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Ecosystem

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The role an organism plays in its environment is known as its

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niche

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All the organisms of the same species living in the same area

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Population

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The non-living parts of the environment such as rocks, air, temperature, sunlight, and water

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Abiotic

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A group of very similar organisms that can mate and reproduce offspring of the same type

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Species

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The living or once living organisms in an ecosystem

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Biotic

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An entity that displays all of the characteristics of life. Has the ability to maintain homeostasis.

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organism

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What is the highest level of organization within the environment? Options: population, organism, ecosystem, biosphere

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biosphere

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor? Options: leaves, soil, grass, animals

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soil