Ecology-Levels of Organization

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What is the definition of Ecology?

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Ecology is the study of the interactions between animals and their environment.

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What is a Population in ecology?

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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 ecology?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species that live together in a specific area.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that interact in a specific area.

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What is a Biome?

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

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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 are Abiotic factors?

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

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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.

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Give an example of an Abiotic factor.

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Rain is an example of an abiotic factor.

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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 multiple populations of different species.