4.1 - 4.3 Ecosystems: Levels of Organization

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area and can interbreed.

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Define community in the context of ecology.

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area and interact with each other.

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What is a biome?

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

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any individual living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium.

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What is the role of an ecologist?

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An ecologist is a scientist who studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in an ecosystem, which contributes to resilience, stability, and productivity.