Ecology & Levels of Organization

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microbe.

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What is a population?

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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 ecology?

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

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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.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an environment, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Rain is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What is the role of a species in an ecosystem?

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The role of a species in an ecosystem is known as its niche, which includes how it gets its energy and nutrients.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.