Ecology #1 ~ Levels of Organization

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water temperature, sunlight, and minerals.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define 'Population' in ecology.

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

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Define 'Community' in ecology.

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A collection of different populations that live together and interact in a specific area.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical 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 multiple species interacting in a shared environment.

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Give an example of a community.

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Sharks, groupers, anemones, and shrimp living on a coral reef.

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What are the levels of organization in ecology?

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Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome, Biosphere.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.