Ecology Concepts and Definitions

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

  • A population is a group of different species, while a community is a group of the same species.
  • A population includes different species, while a community includes the same species.
  • A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is a group of different species. (correct)
  • A population refers to abiotic factors, while a community refers to biotic factors.

Which of the following is considered part of an ecosystem?

  • Medical innovations
  • Carrying capacity
  • Public assistance
  • Climate conditions (correct)

What is the biosphere?

  • A major regional community of organisms
  • The study of populations and communities
  • All the regions of Earth that include living things (correct)
  • The greatest number of individuals a population can sustain

How do humans extend their carrying capacity?

<p>By medical innovations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the climate factors that affect biomes?

<p>Sun and rain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

<p>All of the organisms along with nonliving things in a given area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a biome defined?

<p>A major community characterized by plant communities and climate conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the carrying capacity of a population?

<p>The number of individuals a population can support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect biomes?

<p>Medical innovations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a community from an ecosystem?

<p>A community includes both living and nonliving elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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