Ecology: Levels of Organization of The 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 are abiotic factors?

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

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is all the different types of organisms living in a certain area.

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What is a population in ecology?

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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 an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or job an organism plays within its environment.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living things, while abiotic factors are non-living things in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include elephants, plants, and trees.