Organism, Population, Community, or Ecosystem?

What is a population?

• A population is a group of one type of organism living in a specific area.

• A population is a collection of different species in a habitat.

• A population refers to the total number of organisms in an ecosystem.

• A population is a group of organisms that have migrated from their original habitat.

What is a community?

• A community is a group of individuals living in isolation from each other.

• A community is made up of several populations living and interacting with each other in an ecosystem.

• A community is a collection of different species that do not interact.

• A community is a single population of organisms in a specific area.

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What is a niche?

• A type of plant that grows in specific conditions.

• The role or function of an organism within its community, including its habitat and interactions.

• A geographical area where a species is found.

• A method of reproduction in animals.

What is a food web?

• A simple chain of organisms that eat one another.

• A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

• A type of food chain that only includes plants.

• A diagram that shows the energy flow in a single species.

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What are biotic factors?

• Biotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem.

• Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

• Biotic factors are the chemical substances in an ecosystem.

• Biotic factors are the physical features of an ecosystem.

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Can you give an example of a community?

• A forest that includes deer, birds, trees, and insects

• A single tree in a park

• A group of people living in a city

• A river flowing through a valley

What is a habitat?

• A habitat is a type of food chain.

• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

• A habitat is a type of animal.

• A habitat is a scientific method of studying organisms.

What is biodiversity?

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species within a community or ecosystem.

• Biodiversity is the total number of organisms in a specific area.

• Biodiversity is the genetic variation within a single species.

• Biodiversity refers to the number of ecosystems in a region.

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What is an ecosystem?

• A system of government that regulates environmental policies.

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

• A type of climate that supports various forms of life.

• A method of farming that promotes biodiversity.

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Can you give an example of a population?

• A group of deer living in a forest

• A single tree in a park

• A collection of rocks on a beach

• A flock of birds flying in the sky