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What is the biosphere?
What is the biosphere?
Part of earth in which life exists including lands, water, air or atmosphere.
What defines a species?
What defines a species?
A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
What is a population in ecological terms?
What is a population in ecological terms?
A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area.
What is meant by community in ecology?
What is meant by community in ecology?
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Define ecology.
Define ecology.
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What comprises an ecosystem?
What comprises an ecosystem?
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What is a biome?
What is a biome?
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What does biotic factor refer to?
What does biotic factor refer to?
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Define abiotic factor.
Define abiotic factor.
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Study Notes
Biosphere
- Comprises all areas of Earth where life can exist: land, water, and atmosphere.
Species
- Defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
Population
- Consists of individuals from the same species inhabiting a shared geographical area.
Community
- Formed by different populations interacting and coexisting in a specific area.
Ecology
- The scientific field that examines relationships between organisms and their environment, including interspecific and intraspecific interactions.
Ecosystem
- Encompasses all living organisms and their interactions with abiotic (nonliving) factors in a specific locale.
Biome
- A large ecological area characterized by distinct climates and the typical organisms that inhabit it, encompassing multiple ecosystems.
Biotic Factor
- Refers to any living element in the environment that influences an organism's life, such as other organisms, plants, and prey.
Abiotic Factor
- Encompasses nonliving components that affect ecosystems, including climate, soil, water, and physical geography.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of ecology, including biospheres, species, populations, and communities. This quiz covers the interactions between organisms and their environments and defines key terms like biotic and abiotic factors as well as ecosystems and biomes.
