Populations & Community

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is made up of populations of different species that live in the same place and interact.

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What are biotic factors?

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The living parts of an organism's environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What does it mean when an organism is emigrating?

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It means the organism is leaving its population to move to another area.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a single individual of a species that is physically similar and can reproduce.

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What is population density?

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Population density is the number of individuals living in a certain area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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The non-living parts of an environment, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is when an organism moves into a population, while emigration is when it leaves.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is a population?

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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 role do producers play in a community?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.