Levels of Ecological Organization (English)

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What is an individual?

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One individual member of a species.

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What is a population?

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A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area.

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What is a community?

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All the different populations living together in an area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the communities in an area and the physical environment.

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What is a biome?

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A group of similar ecosystems that share similar climates and animals.

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What is the highest level of ecological organization?

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The biosphere, which includes all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with the environment.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes different populations of various species living together.

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What is an example of an ecosystem?

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A forest, which includes trees, animals, soil, and climate.

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What defines a biome?

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A biome is characterized by its climate, vegetation, and animal life.

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What is the role of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors, such as sunlight, water, and temperature, influence the living organisms in an ecosystem.