Levels of Organization in Ecosystems

Which list does NOT include biotic factors?

• elephants, zebras, water, bushes, bacteria

• rocks, water, temperature, sun, clouds

• sunlight, algae, seaweed, fungi

• decayed zebra, bird eggs, poo from a kangaroo

Which represents community level of organization?

• lions, zebras, giraffes, trees

• lions

• lions, zebras, sunlight, trees, rocks

• lions and their cubs

Which represents a community?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following shows the correct order of the pictures from the LOWEST (smallest) to the HIGHEST (largest) level of organization?

• c < b < d < a

• b < c < a < d

• c < b < a < d

• a < d < b < c

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which is an example of a population?

• different kinds of bacteria
• A group of fish and sharks
• deer, bear, and rabbits
• A herd of cattle

What is it called when a group of the same organisms living together in the same place at the same time?

• An organism
• A population
• A community
• A biome

What are groups of different populations living togther in the same place at the same time called?

• An organism
• A population
• A community
• A biosphere

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

What is it called when you have groups of different populations along with their abiotic factors?

• An organism
• A population
• A community
• An ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Abby is walking to school with her best friend Jaylyn. They begin talking about everything they see including the ash trees, grass, weeds, ants, and people. They also notice how cold it is, how there are several large puffy clouds out, and how the sun is just starting to come up.  What level of organization are they discussing?

• community
• ecosystem
• biome
• biosphere

Identify the examples as: a organism, population, community, or ecosystem.
A beautiful butterfly.

• Organism
• Population
• Community
• Ecosystem