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Group of the same species living in the same area.
population
Different populations living together in the same area.
community
All the organisms and populations living together in the same area together with their physical environment.
ecosystem
Group of ecosystems that share similar climates and dominant species.
biome
The living influences that can affect an organism
biotic factors
The nonliving /physical components of an ecosystem
abiotic factors
What is the main source of energy for all organisms?
The sun
What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?
Abiotic factors are nonliving, whereas biotic factors are living things
Say one positive way humans impact the environment.
Humans plant trees
What is the area around Earth called in which life can exist?
biosphere
How is an ecosystem different from a community?
An ecosystem includes abiotic components of the environment, whereas communities include only living factors.
List the levels of organization studied in Ecology from largest (most complex) to smallest (least complex)
Biosphere, Biome, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism
What is Ecology?
The study of organisms and their interactions with the abiotic and biotic factors of their environments.
