Ecosystems

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microbe.

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is all the different populations of organisms that live together in a specific area.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of the environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes different populations of various species.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.