Ecosystems: Levels of Organization

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What is the smallest unit of life that can sustain itself?

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An organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What do we call a group of the same organisms living together in the same place at the same time?

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A population.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as elephants, plants, and trees.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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If Andrea sees 20 Canadian geese, what level of organization does this represent?

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Population.

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What do we call groups of different populations living together in the same place at the same time?

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A community.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and air.

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What is the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different populations living together in a specific area.