Levels of Organization

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What is the most complex level of organization in ecology?

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Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the least complex level of organization in ecology?

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Organism

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Define 'population' in ecological terms.

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A population is all 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 a group of different populations living in the same area.

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What does an 'ecosystem' include?

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

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List the levels of organization in order from simplest to most complex.

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Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem

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What is the role of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors, like temperature and soil pH, influence the living organisms in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms are all biotic factors.

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community consists of living organisms, while an ecosystem includes both living organisms and their physical environment.

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What is a biosphere?

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