levels of organization in ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the nonliving components of their environment.

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What are the levels of organization in ecosystems?

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The levels of organization in ecosystems are: Individual, Population, Community, Ecosystem, and Biosphere.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of members of the same species that live in a specific area.

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What is a community?

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

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What is the difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, while an ecosystem includes both the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components.

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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 are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, temperature, and sunlight.

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Can an ecosystem be made up of both land and water?

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Yes, ecosystems can include both terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) environments.

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What is an example of a community?

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An example of a community is a forest where different species of trees, animals, and plants coexist.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.