Levels of the Ecosystem

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can function independently. Examples include animals, plants, and microorganisms.

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What is a population in an ecosystem?

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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 an ecosystem?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species living together in a specific area.

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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.

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Give an example of an organism.

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A hippo is an example of an organism.

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Give an example of a population.

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A population of zebras living in a savanna.

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What represents the community level of organization?

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A community includes lions, zebras, giraffes, and trees living in the same area.

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What is the difference between an organism and a population?

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An organism is a single living entity, while a population is a group of the same species.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, such as animals.