Ecosystems: Levels of Organization

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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

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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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What is a population in ecological terms?

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

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What describes multiple organisms of the same species?

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Population.

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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 physical environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and air.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples include elephants, plants, and trees.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species living together in one area.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one species, while a community includes multiple species.

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True or False: An ecosystem contains both living and nonliving things.

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True.