Ecology Part 1 (Ecosystems)

The nonliving aspects of an ecosystem.

• Abiotic factors
• Biotic factors

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The living portions of the ecosystem.

• Biotic factors
• Abiotic factors

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Water temperature would be an example of ...

• A biotic factor
• An abiotic factor

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All the different species in an ecosystem living together and interacting with all the other living things.

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Ecosphere

A place where an organism lives.

• Terrain
• Habitat
• Community
• Population

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

• Population
• Community
• Habitat
• Ecosystem

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All members of one species in a certain area.

• Population
• Limiting Factors
• Immigration
• Birth Rate

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The largest number of organisms that the environment can support. 

• Carrying Capacity
• Limiting Factor

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Environmental factors that keep a population from increasing. 

• Carrying Capacity
• Limiting Factors

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Which is NOT an example of a limiting factor.

• Climate
• Available Food & Water
• Available Space & Shelter
• Species color

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