Ecosystems

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community is all the different populations that live in a specific area.

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What is NOT an example of a biotic factor?

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Sunlight is not a biotic factor; it is an abiotic factor.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is an interaction between organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is the largest level of organization in an ecosystem?

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The largest level of organization in an ecosystem is the ecosystem itself.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a single living thing.

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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, such as sunlight, water, and temperature.

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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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 the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community includes all the different populations in an area, while an ecosystem includes both the community and the abiotic factors.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is an interaction between organisms where both benefit.