Populations and Communities

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What is an ecosystem?

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A geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form an area of life.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component in the environment, which can be either a chemical or physical presence.

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What is a biotic factor?

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Any living component that affects another organism or shapes the ecosystem.

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What is a species?

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A group of animals, plants, or other living things that all share common characteristics and are classified as alike in some manner.

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What is a population?

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The number of organisms of the same species that live in a particular geographic area at the same time.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species that live together in one area.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Sunlight, water, temperature, and soil are examples of abiotic factors.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria are examples of biotic factors.

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What is ecology?

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The study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.