Which combination of levels of organization defines an ecosystem? A) Community and its Abiotic Environment B) Biome and Biosphere C) Individual and Population D) Population and Com... Which combination of levels of organization defines an ecosystem? A) Community and its Abiotic Environment B) Biome and Biosphere C) Individual and Population D) Population and Community
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The question is asking which specific combination of organizational levels defines an ecosystem. It provides multiple choice options that relate to ecological concepts.
Answer
Community and its Abiotic Environment
The combination of levels that defines an ecosystem is a community and its abiotic environment.
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The combination of levels that defines an ecosystem is a community and its abiotic environment.
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An ecosystem includes both biotic (living) elements such as a community of organisms and abiotic (non-living) elements like air, water, and minerals. It represents the interaction between these components.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing ecosystems with similar terms such as biomes or biospheres, which involve larger geographic areas or the entirety of life on Earth.
Sources
- Ecological Levels of Organization: Definition | Vaia - vaia.com
- Introduction to ecology review (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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