Ecological Organization Flashcard

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is all the populations of different species living and interacting in a specific area.

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What is the primary difference between a population and a community?

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A population includes only one species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What is population density?

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Population density is the number of individuals of a species per unit area.

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How do you calculate population density?

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Population density = Number of individuals / Area.

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What is the level of ecological organization directly above the organism level?

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The level directly above the organism level is the population.

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What is the correct order of levels of ecological organization from smallest to largest?

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Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an environment, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What are biotic factors?

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