Levels of Ecological Organization

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, soil, and temperature.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the thin layer of the Earth that supports life, encompassing all ecosystems and living organisms.

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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, including both biotic and 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 is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in a particular area and interact with each other.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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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 species interacting in a shared environment.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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Rain is an example of an abiotic factor, as it is a non-living element that affects ecosystems.

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TRUE or FALSE: An ecosystem contains only biotic factors.

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FALSE. An ecosystem contains both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.