Levels of Organization

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What is a population?

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

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What is a community?

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A community is a group of different populations of various species living together in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the simplest level of organization in ecology?

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The simplest level of organization is an organism.

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What level of organization is more complex than a population?

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A community is more complex than a population.

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Give an example of a community.

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An example of a community is all the lions, giraffes, elephants, and zebras in a savanna.

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What does an ecosystem include?

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An ecosystem includes all living organisms and their physical environment in a specific area.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one species, while a community consists of multiple species.

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What is an example of an ecosystem?

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The rainforest is an example of an ecosystem.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.