Ecology

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the area between the highest mountain and the deepest ocean where life can be found.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is an area where an organism finds food, shelter, and water in a specific arrangement.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, air, and minerals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other.

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What is a population?

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A population is two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one 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 are biotic factors?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within the ecosystem.