Levels of Biological Organization

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What is the largest level of ecological organization where all life on Earth exists?

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The biosphere.

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What are examples of organisms?

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A duck, a dragonfly, a morel mushroom, and a bobcat.

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What is a non-living factor that affects an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factor.

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Which of the following best describes a community?

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A community is a collection of different populations that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What is a collection of living organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area?

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Community.

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Define 'population' in ecological terms.

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is 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 difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment, while biotic factors are the living parts.