Ecosystems: Levels of Organization

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, dirt, and air.

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What is a biome?

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

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What is a biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where all living organisms exist.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem that affect it, such as plants and animals.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living (like water and air), while biotic factors are living organisms (like plants and animals).

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different species living together in one area.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that eat other organisms for energy, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.