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What is ecology?
What is ecology?
The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and the environment.
Define an ecosystem.
Define an ecosystem.
An ecosystem is a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life.
Explain the level of organization in an ecosystem.
Explain the level of organization in an ecosystem.
It includes species, populations, communities, and the ecosystem itself.
What are abiotic components in an ecosystem?
What are abiotic components in an ecosystem?
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What are biotic components in an ecosystem?
What are biotic components in an ecosystem?
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Explain the concept of a population in an ecosystem.
Explain the concept of a population in an ecosystem.
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What is the main energy source for autotrophs to produce organic nutrients in an ecosystem?
What is the main energy source for autotrophs to produce organic nutrients in an ecosystem?
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What type of organisms are known as producers in an ecosystem?
What type of organisms are known as producers in an ecosystem?
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Which organisms are categorized as chemoautotrophs in an ecosystem?
Which organisms are categorized as chemoautotrophs in an ecosystem?
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What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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What is the interconnecting pathways of energy flow represented by in ecosystems?
What is the interconnecting pathways of energy flow represented by in ecosystems?
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What is a single path of energy flow through organisms called?
What is a single path of energy flow through organisms called?
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