Levels of Ecological Organization

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (biotic factors) interacting with their physical environment (abiotic factors).

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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, temperature, and minerals.

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What is the simplest level of ecological organization?

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The simplest level of ecological organization is an individual or species.

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What is a population in ecology?

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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 a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations that live and interact in a particular area.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Grass is an example of a biotic factor.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Rain is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple populations of different species.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.