Ecosystem Vocabulary

What are the living components of an ecosystem called?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

• Organism

• Population

Which term refers to the non-living components of an ecosystem?

• Biotic

• Organism

• Abiotic

• Community

What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all the functions necessary for life?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organism

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What is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function called?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ System

• Population

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What is a structure made up of different tissues that work together to perform a particular function?

• Organ

• Cell

• Community

• Ecosystem

What is a group of organs that work together to carry out complex functions within an organism?

• Organism

• Organ System

• Population

• Biome

What term describes a living individual that can carry out life processes independently?

• Organism

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

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What is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time called?

• Community

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Biome

What term describes different populations of various species living together in the same area and interacting with each other?

• Community

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Biome

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment called?

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Biosphere

• Community