Introduction to Ecology & Levels of the Environment

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What is a population?

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

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What are biomes?

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Biomes are areas around the world with similar climates, plants, and animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is the interaction between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the place where an organism obtains everything they need to survive.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different populations living in the same area.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, 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.