Organisms, Populations, Communities, Ecosystems

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment. Examples include animals, plants, and bacteria.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of the same type of organisms living in a specific area at the same time. For example, a population of deer in a forest.

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What is a community?

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A community is made up of different populations of organisms that live together in a specific area. For example, a community in a pond includes fish, frogs, and plants.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system. It includes both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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Give an example of an organism.

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An alligator is an example of an organism.

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Give an example of a population.

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A population of turtles sunning on a bank is an example of a population.

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Give an example of a community.

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A community that includes elephants and trees is an example of a community.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living parts 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 non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, air, and sunlight.

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How do organisms interact in a community?

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Organisms in a community interact through various relationships, such as predation, competition, and symbiosis.