Ecology Review 1

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What are the 5th and 6th levels of organization in ecology?

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Biome and Biosphere

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as rocks, air, and water.

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What is the third level of organization in ecology?

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Community

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Air, water, sunlight, temperature, and rocks.

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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 a given area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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Define biome.

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the role of producers 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 the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.