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What aspect of an ecosystem is responsible for providing the stage on which the drama of life unfolds?
What aspect of an ecosystem is responsible for providing the stage on which the drama of life unfolds?
- Abiotic factors (correct)
- Communities
- Biotic factors
- Ecological niches
Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
- Deer (correct)
- Rainfall
- Temperature
- Soil composition
What is the term for the variety of different species present in an ecosystem?
What is the term for the variety of different species present in an ecosystem?
- Ecosystem
- Ecological niche
- Community
- Biodiversity (correct)
What is the term for the specific job or role that a species occupies in an ecosystem?
What is the term for the specific job or role that a species occupies in an ecosystem?
What occurs when two animals want to live in the exact same 'home' and have the same 'job'?
What occurs when two animals want to live in the exact same 'home' and have the same 'job'?
What is the term for a group of interacting plants and animals in an area?
What is the term for a group of interacting plants and animals in an area?
What is the primary focus of ecology as a scientific study?
What is the primary focus of ecology as a scientific study?
What is the main difference between a habitat and a community?
What is the main difference between a habitat and a community?
What is the best analogy for an ecosystem?
What is the best analogy for an ecosystem?
What is the key characteristic of an ecological community?
What is the key characteristic of an ecological community?
What is the purpose of studying the interactions among organisms and their environments in ecology?
What is the purpose of studying the interactions among organisms and their environments in ecology?
What is the main similarity between a habitat and a home?
What is the main similarity between a habitat and a home?
