Levels of Ecological Organization

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by similar climate, geography, and ecosystems, such as deserts, forests, and grasslands.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with one another and their environment.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and 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 living in a specific area, while a community is made up of different populations of various species in the same area.

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What are the levels of ecological organization from smallest to largest?

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The levels are: organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.