Ecology Review

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.

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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, including sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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Define 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 ecological terms?

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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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 is the biosphere?

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

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.