Ecology - Levels of Organization - Online

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What does the term 'biotic' refer to in ecology?

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Factors in the environment that are considered living or the remains of living things.

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Define 'biosphere' in the context of ecology.

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Anywhere on earth that life exists.

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What is a 'habitat'?

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The environment in which an organism lives.

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What level of organization is represented by a group of different species living together?

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Community.

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What is a 'niche' in an ecosystem?

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The role a species plays in the ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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Explain the concept of 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 is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community includes different species living together.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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How do producers differ from consumers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.