Introduction to Ecology & Levels of the Environment

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What is the correct order of ecological organization from the smallest to the largest?

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organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and types of organisms.

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What type of factors do the levels organism, population, and community have?

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Biotic factors.

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What does biodiversity refer to?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species in a given area.

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What is the biosphere?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms are examples of biotic factors.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is made up of different populations interacting in a specific area.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition is the struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.